Real Madrid beat Monaco 6-1 in Champions League matchday 7 at Santiago Bernabéu. Kylian Mbappé scored two early goals, and Franco Mastantuono netted his first in the competition, earning praise from Spanish media. The Spanish side holds second place in the standings, while Monaco drops to 20th.
The Champions League matchday 7 clash between Real Madrid and Monaco, held on January 20, 2026, at Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu, ended in a resounding 6-1 victory for the hosts. Real Madrid's goals came from Kylian Mbappé at 4 and 25 minutes of the first half, Franco Mastantuono at 5 of the second, an own goal by Thilo Kehrer at 9, Vinícius Júnior at 28, and Jude Bellingham at 34 of the second half. Monaco's Jordan Tezé pulled one back at 26 minutes of the second half.
The match started with Spanish dominance: Mbappé scored early and added another at 25, leading 2-0 at halftime. In the second half, 17-year-old Argentine Franco Mastantuono netted his first Champions League goal, drawing applause and praise from Spanish media with headlines like “He seems like another” for his maturity on the pitch. Bernabéu fans cheered his substitution at the 25th minute of the second half.
Statistics highlight Real Madrid's edge: 51% possession to 49%, 24 shots on target versus 19, and 423 accurate passes against 404. There was one yellow card each: Jude Bellingham at 44' first half and Denis Zakaria at 32' first half, with no reds. Substitutions included Dani Ceballos for Raúl Asencio at halftime for Madrid, and several changes for both sides.
Before the game, Real Madrid had lost 1-2 to Manchester City, while Monaco beat Galatasaray 1-0. Afterward, Real Madrid sits second in the table and faces Benfica on January 28, while 20th-placed Monaco plays Juventus. Referee Espen Eskas officiated, and the match aired on Disney+ Premium and ESPN from 5:00 PM Argentina time.
