VIDEO: Mbappé shows Brahim Díaz How to execute the perfect panenka in Real Madrid’s win at Villarreal

The emotional storyline surrounding Real Madrid and Morocco star Brahim Díaz continued on Saturday night, well beyond the pre-match tribute to Senegal’s AFCON hero Pape Gueye, during Real Madrid’s La Liga clash with Villarreal in round 21.

Deep into stoppage time, Kylian Mbappé won a penalty before confidently stepping up to take it himself in the 94th minute. The French forward calmly chipped the ball down the middle in classic Panenka fashion, sealing a 2-0 away victory for Real Madrid after having opened the scoring earlier in the 47th minute.

Kylian Mbappé attempting and scoring a panenka penalty with Brahim in attendance is jokes omg 😭 pic.twitter.com/1y6qtE0JA3

— 10 (@Kylian) January 24, 2026

The moment carried heavy symbolism. Just days earlier, Díaz had attempted a similar Panenka penalty in the dying moments of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal. His effort was comfortably saved by goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, a miss that ultimately proved costly for Morocco.

In extra time of that final, Díaz’s nightmare deepened when Villarreal midfielder Pape Gueye struck a powerful goal that handed Senegal their second AFCON title in history.

Back in Spain, Mbappé’s successful Panenka appeared to be a direct response to his teammate’s recent heartbreak.

After converting the penalty and at the final whistle, the French superstar immediately sought out Díaz, embracing him in a clear gesture of support.

The scene underlined both the contrast between the two moments and the strong bond within the Real Madrid dressing room, turning Mbappé’s cheeky finish into a message of solidarity rather than simple showmanship.