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Kylian Mbappe sends ‘NO LIMIT’ message after scoring on Real Madrid debut
Robin Bairner
- 15 Aug 2024 07:28 BST
- 3 min read
Kylian Mbappe marked his Real Madrid debut with a goal against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup and then sent Los Blancos’ rivals a warning when speaking to the press post-match.
Having arrived from PSG on a free transfer in the summer, the 25-year-old opened his account for the Bernabeu side after 68 minutes of the 2-0 victory, firing into the top corner after being set up in the box by Jude Bellingham.
It was a promising debut from Mbappe, particularly given that he had struggled with a broken nose throughout Euro 2024 and struggled to find his top level. There were no such worries in Warsaw.
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"It was a great night - I've been waiting for this moment for a long time," Mbappe told Movistar.
"To play with this shirt, with this badge, for these fans, it's a gift for me."
When asked how far this Real Madrid team can go, the France star sent the club’s rivals a worrying message.
"We are at Real Madrid, we have no limit. If I can score 50, then 50, but the most important thing is winning and improving as a team, because we will win as a team," Mbappe added.
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Bellingham on Mbappe
Jude Bellingham, who was handed a deeper role than last season to allow Mbappe to slot immediately into the starting XI, was quick to praise his new teammate.
“He's just one of those players, he's brilliant,” the England star said.
“So sharp. So much technical quality. A great team-mate as well. He works for the team, like the rest of the lads. Credit to him, and he deserves it tonight.”
Certainly, manager Carlo Ancelotti also saw a lot to encourage him from the former PSG star.
“Mbappe did really well. He adapted well to the team. He combined well with Vinícius Jr and with Bellingham,” the Real Madrid head coach said.
“Of course, we have a lot of quality, but we have to play together and we did that tonight.”
