Kylian Mbappe scored a delicate goal for Real Madrid last Saturday
Kylian Mbappe scored a delicate goal for Real Madrid last Saturday
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Club World Cup: Mbappe dedicates stunning goal to Jota

Kylian Mbappe scored an acrobatic scissor-kick to set up a Club World Cup semi-final showdown with his old employers Paris Saint-Germain and dedicated his celebration to the late Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.

Mbappe, who recently returned from acute gastroenteritis, was brought on as a substitute in the 67th minute after Xabi Alonso again opted to start one of Real Madrid's own in Gonzalo Garcia instead.

Real were already leading 2-0 when Mbappe was introduced, but Borussia Dortmund got a goal back in stoppage time through Maximilian Beier and that kickstarted a frantic finale at the MetLife Stadium.

Mbappe's volley from Arda Guler's cross – and tribute to Jota in creating the number 20 with his fingers towards the cameras – followed as it appeared Real were indeed cruising through.

However, while we were all watching the replays on the big screen, Dortmund were awarded a penalty and Real were shown a straight red card.

Dean Huijsen had pulled back Serhou Guirassy when he was through on goal. Guirassy stepped up himself and scored to make it 3-2.

Seconds later, Madrid goalie Thibaut Courtois prevented this game from going to extra time with perhaps the save of the Club World Cup, denying Marcel Sabitzer with a remarkable stop while diving down to his right-hand side in the 10th minute of stoppage time. 

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