Mbappe makes an acrobatic statement as Real Madrid begin pre-season

Kylian Mbappe joined Real Madrid’s preparations for the new season on Monday and immediately captured the attention of the club’s supporters with a spectacular bicycle-kick goal. The France forward took part in his first training session with his team-mates, alongside Marc Cucurella, Aurelien Tchouameni and Ibrahima Konate, under Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho.

Mbappe appeared determined to make an early impression after returning to work with the club. He shared footage on his social media accounts showing him scoring an outstanding overhead kick during a match played on a small pitch.

The goal began with a long pass from Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Mbappe controlled the ball with his first touch, used the movement of his body to create space and then produced an acrobatic finish which flew into the net.

The former Paris Saint-Germain player’s effort quickly became a major talking point among Real Madrid fans. Many supporters reposted the video across social media, helping it spread rapidly and generating widespread enthusiasm around the club’s preparations for the new campaign.

The finish offered an early glimpse of the attacking quality Mbappe can bring to Real Madrid as he continues his integration into the squad. Although the goal was scored in a small-sided match rather than a competitive fixture, its technique and execution made it the focal point of the latest training footage.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Mbappe wanted to announce his arrival in emphatic fashion from the outset. His decision to publish the clip ensured that the moment reached supporters beyond the training session, with the video becoming widely discussed across social media.

The France international could make his first appearance of the new pre-season on Wednesday, when Real Madrid are scheduled to face Deportivo La Coruna in a friendly. Another opportunity may come on Sunday against Schalke, should he not feature in the midweek match.

The timing of Mbappe’s possible debut means attention will remain focused on his involvement in the club’s early preparations. Supporters have already responded enthusiastically to his first training images, while his overhead kick has added to the anticipation surrounding his next appearance.

AS also published footage from Real Madrid’s training session and placed particular emphasis on Mbappe’s bicycle kick. The goal consequently became the standout moment from the opening stages of the club’s pre-season programme, even before the forward has played in either of the scheduled friendly matches.