Real Madrid's 2-0 victory over Villarreal at the Estadio de la Ceramica was not just about three points but about emotion, symbolism and debate. Kylian Mbappe's second-half brace lifted Los Blancos to the top of La Liga, yet it was his stoppage-time Panenka that truly set social media alight.
As reported by SoftFootball , the French star first scored in the 47th minute before sealing the win with a cheeky penalty that paid tribute to Brahim Diaz, following Morocco's AFCON 2025 heartbreak against Senegal .
The context behind the moment made it impossible for fans to stay neutral. Mbappe later confirmed the Panenka was meant to support Diaz after his missed attempt in the AFCON final.
