The Real Madrid team ended the year on a high note with a dominant 4-2 victory over Sevilla FC in La Liga, highlighted by stunning goals from Kylian Mbappé and Fede Valverde. In a Santiago Bernabéu buzzing with excitement, the French forward wowed the crowd, and even Joselu, a former Real Madrid player, expressed his admiration.
During the match, Joselu, now a DAZN analyst, provided a detailed analysis of the game. The former striker, who played for Real Madrid last season, was particularly impressed by Mbappé’s sensational goal. It was a thunderous shot that lit up the Bernabéu stands and became a memorable moment to close out the year with a bang.
Mbappé’s goal will remain one of the highlights of the evening. The French forward seized the ball just outside the Sevilla penalty area and unleashed an unstoppable shot into the top corner, leaving the goalkeeper helpless. This brilliant piece of skill was universally praised by DAZN analysts, including Joselu, Guti, and Julio Baptista. Joselu, who notably scored against Bayern Munich in last season’s Champions League, was especially impressed. “He makes it look effortless. It’s a spectacular strike from outside the box, a masterpiece. They build this play from the back, and Kylian finishes with a shot that barely moves. It’s a wonder. He should exploit this talent to score even more goals,” Joselu said. Baptista, representing Sevilla on the panel, also commended Mbappé’s flawless technique, calling the strike undeniable and “simply unbeatable.”
While Joselu had high praise for Mbappé, he took a more critical approach when analyzing the second goal of the match, scored by Fede Valverde. The Uruguayan, known for his explosive play, blasted a powerful shot from the edge of the box after a corner. Although Joselu acknowledged the quality of the strike, he pointed out a defensive lapse by Sevilla, suggesting they should have done better to block Valverde’s attempt.
“It’s an incredible shot, but the defense should have closed down on Valverde better. Giving him that space is a mistake you can’t afford at this level,” Joselu noted, highlighting Sevilla’s defensive slackness. For Joselu, commenting on a Real Madrid match—his former club—was always special. Having played under Carlo Ancelotti last season, he couldn’t hide his emotions, often torn between pride and nostalgia when watching his former teammates shine on the pitch.
With this victory over Sevilla, Real Madrid closed out 2024 in the best possible way. Carlo Ancelotti can be pleased with his team’s performance, which combined tactical discipline with flashes of individual brilliance to secure a commanding win.
