Sporting was just overmatched. I watched the first 30 min or so and then tuned out. Talent was on full display. That goal by Silva ( taking it on the half volley) was a thing of beauty.
RM was playing for the draw. That much was evident. If it wasnt for Courtois playing lights out for 92 min, it could have been 2,3 to 0.
Mbappe. All game long they would send an extra defender to double him just as he got to the 18. And every time he would push the ball toward end line and look to cross. Even got a PK ( Messi missed :oops: ) on Carvajal.
Then, in the 92nd min, RM do what they had been doing all game, looking to push him to end line. Send a second defender.
Except this time, Mbappe SPLITS them with his quickness and next touch is his shot. I had to rewind twice just to see how devilishly clever that was. One of a VERY FEW who can pull that off. Exquisite play and knowing how to set up your next move. Chess vs Checkers.