A beautiful gesture. Kylian Mbappé dedicates his Panenka goal to teammate Brahim Díaz
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
The moment unfolded during the 21st round of La Liga in the clash between Villarreal and Real Madrid.
Details: In the dying moments of the match, the Madrid side earned a penalty. Kylian Mbappé stepped up to the spot and coolly converted with a Panenka, delivering a crucial late goal for Real.
After the match, the striker explained his choice of technique:
"My Panenka was for Brahim Díaz," said Kylian Mbappé.
With this gesture, he showed support for his teammate, who just a week prior had missed a penalty in the Africa Cup of Nations final. Back then, Brahim Díaz, representing Morocco, attempted a Panenka in the decisive match against Senegal but failed to score. Senegal went on to win the title, and Díaz was left devastated by the moment.
It’s worth noting that the match ended with a 2-0 victory for Los Blancos. Both goals were scored by Kylian Mbappé, who completed a brace.
Reminder: Kylian Mbappé tops the list of the highest-paid players in La Liga.
