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Kylian Mbappé scores twice as Real Madrid dominates WSG Tirol 4-0

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Quinn Allen
August 13, 2025 1:07 AM
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Kylian Mbappé scores twice as Real Madrid dominates WSG Tirol 4-0
Real Madrid delivered a dominant performance in their sole preseason friendly, defeating WSG Tirol 4–0 at the Tivoli Stadion in Innsbruck. This match served as a crucial test ahead of the 2025/26 LaLiga opener against Osasuna, and showcased the firepower of the newly strengthened squad under Xabi Alonso.The encounter provided fans with a first look at new arrivals, including Álvaro Carreras and Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Vinícius Júnior wore the captain’s armband in a symbolic gesture of leadership. The match started at a blistering pace, with Real Madrid asserting control from the opening whistle. After just 10 minutes, Éder Militão—making his first start since his ACL injury—rose highest to head home a precise cross from Brahim Díaz, giving Los Blancos the early advantage.

The visitors doubled their lead moments later. Arda Güler, who impressed throughout, threaded a perfectly weighted pass to Kylian Mbappé. The French forward, wearing the No. 10 shirt, took a deft touch and unleashed a powerful left-footed strike past goalkeeper Adam Stejskal. Real Madrid continued to dominate, as Güler rattled the crossbar and both Tchouaméni and Brahim Díaz came close to increasing the margin before halftime.

After the break, Real Madrid’s relentless attack persisted. Arda Güler again struck the woodwork with a curling free-kick, but it was Mbappé who grabbed the headlines. In the 59th minute, Aurélien Tchouaméni delivered a superb through ball, and Mbappé used his pace to outstrip the defense, round the goalkeeper, and slot in his second goal of the night. The French star was instrumental throughout, eventually turning provider in the 82nd minute as he set up Rodrygo Goes, who fired home Madrid’s fourth with a clinical finish.

The match also saw promising debuts for several youth players, including Thiago Pitarch and Roberto Martín. Goalkeeper Andriy Lunin made a key save to deny Tirol’s best chance, preserving a clean sheet as Madrid rotated their squad in the final half-hour.

According to Sports Illustrated’s Amanda Langell, Mbappé was named Player of the Match, earning a stellar 9.5 rating for his two goals and assist. Other standouts included Arda Güler (8.8) and Militão (8.4), reflecting Madrid’s dominance across all lines.

With this resounding victory, Real Madrid send a clear message ahead of their LaLiga campaign. The squad appears well-prepared, with attacking depth and defensive solidity on full display. Their next test comes against Osasuna on August 19 at the Bernabéu, where expectations will be high after such an impressive preseason showing.

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Quinn Allen
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