'We like it!' – Kylian Mbappe gives his verdict after Real Madrid's attack gets new superhero-themed nickname on the back of humiliating Man City

Kylian Mbappe has given his verdict on the new superhero-themed nickname that Real Madrid’s “Fantastic Four” forwards have earned.

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• Mbappe has taken goal tally to 28
• Bellingham, Vinicius & Rodrygo also starring
• Difficult to contain formidable quartet

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  World Cup winner Mbappe became the latest ‘Galactico’ at Santiago Bernabeu when completing a move from Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent in the summer of 2024. He took a while to settle in new surroundings, with the Frenchman now being asked to operate as a central striking No.9.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  He has, however, taken his goal tally for the season to 28 through 38 appearances after netting a stunning hat-trick against Manchester City in the second leg of their heavyweight Champions League knockout phase play-off – keeping the Blancos on course to defend their European crown.

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  Mbappe is starring alongside Brazil internationals Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, while Jude Bellingham is another Ballon d’Or contender that possesses match-altering ability. When functioning at their best as a unit, said quartet can become almost unplayable.

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  WHAT KYLIAN MBAPPE SAID

  They have been billed as the “Fantastic Four”, in a nod to the superhero team from Marvel comics, and Mbappe has told of that moniker: “We like it, yes. I think we are playing very well, we are playing better every day and with the sacrifice that the manager asks of us.”