Real Madrid wrapped up the year with a dominant 4-2 win over Sevilla FC in La Liga, highlighted by impressive goals from Kylian Mbappé and Fede Valverde. The Santiago Bernabéu was filled with excitement as the French forward captivated the crowd, earning admiration from former Real Madrid player Joselu.
During the match, Joselu, now a DAZN analyst, provided an in-depth commentary. He, a former striker who played for Real Madrid last season, was particularly impressed by Mbappé’s remarkable goal. The powerful shot from the Frenchman lit up the stadium and became one of the most memorable moments of the year.
Mbappé’s goal was a standout moment. He took the ball just outside the Sevilla box and struck a powerful shot into the top corner, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. The skill was widely praised by DAZN analysts, including Joselu, Guti, and Julio Baptista. Joselu, who scored against Bayern Munich in last season’s Champions League, was especially taken aback by the goal. “He makes it look effortless. It’s a stunning strike from outside the box, a work of art. The play started from the back, and Kylian finished with a shot that hardly moved. It’s extraordinary. He should use this talent to score even more,” Joselu remarked. Baptista, a Sevilla representative on the panel, also praised Mbappé’s flawless technique, describing the goal as undeniable and “simply unbeatable.”
While Joselu lavished praise on Mbappé, he was more critical of the second goal, scored by Fede Valverde. The Uruguayan, known for his powerful play, unleashed a ferocious shot from the edge of the box following a corner. Although Joselu acknowledged the quality of the shot, he pointed out a defensive mistake by Sevilla, suggesting they should have done more to prevent Valverde’s strike.
“It’s an incredible shot, but the defense should have closed down on Valverde better. Allowing him that space was a mistake at this level,” Joselu noted, emphasizing Sevilla’s defensive error. Commenting on a Real Madrid match, his former club, was always special for Joselu. Having played under Carlo Ancelotti last season, he couldn’t hide his emotions, often feeling a mix of pride and nostalgia as he watched his former teammates excel on the field.
With this win over Sevilla, Real Madrid finished 2024 on a high. Carlo Ancelotti will be pleased with his team’s performance, which blended tactical discipline with moments of individual brilliance to secure a dominant victory.
