Real Madrid trounced Athletic Club 3-0 at San Mames on Wednesday to get back to winning ways in La Liga after going three games without a win.
Kylian Mbappe led the charge once more, assisting Eduardo Camavinga’s goal and scoring two goals to bring his team back within one point of FC Barcelona, the league leaders.
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who himself made a few outstanding saves, praised Mbappe and called the Frenchman “unstoppable” in an interview with the club’s media following the match.
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“He’s unstoppable. There was a moment in the game when I thought how lucky I am that he plays for my team and I don’t have to face him, except with France.
“He’s on another level and we really enjoy his play and contribution. May he continue like this,” he said.
Discussing the team’s performance on the night, the Belgian added: “It was a very important game and a difficult ground.
“It was important to win after our run of draws, and we achieved it through teamwork, good pressing, and intensity from the start.”
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde, who captained the team against Athletic Club, was also full of praise for Kylian Mbappe.
“It’s key that a player of his caliber can, almost every time he touches the ball, end the play with a goal. It motivates us; it’s reassuring to have him up front, linking up and working with the team,” Valverde told club media.
We know everything he can contribute in attack, all the goals, but it’s always good to see them defend against him and Vini Jr. the way they have.”
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