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Kylian Mbappe earns Real Madrid player of the month award

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 9:07 PM

Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Kylian Mbappe earns Real Madrid player of the month award

Summary

Real Madrid recognized Kylian Mbappe as the club's player of the month for August following his performance in the early stages of the La Liga season. The French forward scored four goals across three appearances while playing every minute of those matches. He surpassed teammate Jude Bellingham for the monthly accolade, though Bellingham also contributed with two goals and two assists during the same three-game stretch. The club currently holds a perfect record with nine points from three league fixtures, maintaining second place in the standings behind Barcelona. Mbappe arrives at the new campaign after winning the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he scored 10 goals in eight games. He set a record as the first player in tournament history to secure consecutive Golden Boot awards.

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By the Numbers

•Kylian Mbappe scored four goals in his first three La Liga matches.
•Jude Bellingham registered two goals and two assists in the opening three games.
•Real Madrid maintains a perfect start with three wins and nine points.
•The club currently holds second place in the La Liga standings.
•Kylian Mbappe won consecutive Golden Boot awards at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid announce ‘Player of the Month’ after strong start to new La Liga season

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Real Madrid have announced their Player of the Month after the star player made a strong start to the new La Liga season, scoring four goals. It was none other than French standout Kylian Mbappe who edged out his English teammate Jude Bellingham to win the monthly accolade.
— Yahoo Sports

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