A soccer player with the number 9 on his jersey is about to kick a ball in a stadium full of spectators.
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Mbappé's Celebration against Sevilla Included a Very Special, Unnoticed Wink

Bondy's attacker opened Madrid's account with an unmissable shot from the outside area

One of the stars of Real Madrid's final game of 2024 is Kylian Mbappé. The attacker from Bondy seems to have improved his performance recently: he finished the game with a great goal and an assist for Brahim Díaz.

His good performance affects the first team's general dynamics... and puts him back in the debate about the leadership of the group when Vinícius is not present. The '7' green-yellow was out due to accumulation of yellow cards, although Mbappé and the rest made sure he was not missed.

A soccer player in a white uniform on the field.
Kylian Mbappé during a Champions League match for Real Madrid | Real Madrid Confidencial

Whatever the case, the goal by the Real Madrid '9' left a truly unique celebration. After beating the Sevilla goalkeeper with a fierce shot, the French began his legendary celebration by crossing his arms. This trademark is already part of the visual identity of the Real Madrid player.

But that wasn't the only gesture he made after scoring Real Madrid's first goal in the game against Sevilla. He also made the celebration known as "night night ", a trademark of a sportsman well known to all fans of international basketball.

Global reach

Because Golden State Warriors player Stephen Curry is one of the main users of this celebration. This gesture, always controversial, has become a very recognizable and recognized fragment of the identity of the point guard from the United States... both inside and outside the NBA.

There are many reasons why Kylian Mbappé chose to celebrate this way. In addition to being a visually striking gesture, it could also have a message for his critics and detractors. The negative support he has had since the summer of 2024 is gradually fading away.

A soccer player in a white uniform celebrates a goal on the field.
Kylian Mbappé celebrates a goal with Real Madrid | Real Madrid Confidencial

His performance on the field is the main reason for this trend. Kylian Mbappé's improvement is constant and noticeable, giving arguments to people like Carlo Ancelotti: the Reggiolo boss already warned that the French '9' would need to adapt.

That period of time, judging by what has been seen in the last two weeks of December, would have ended as suddenly as it began. Real Madrid fans are celebrating this because the sporting aspirations of the white club this season depend, to a large extent, on their performance.

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