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Kylian Mbappe finally shuts down 200k-follower X account with first free-kick goal of his career in Real Madrid's Copa del Rey final defeat to Barcelona

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<p>'Has Mbappe scored a free-kick' is an account on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, that had gained a massive following of over 200,000 following the Frenchman's early struggles for form since joining Real Madrid. The account had gained over 16 million impressions as they posted daily reminders that the 2018 World Cup winner had not scored a free-kick in his career.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>However, on Saturday, Mbappe finally scored his first-ever direct free-kick against Barcelona to bring Real Madrid level in the Copa del Rey final. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-player-ratings-vs-kylian-mbappe-brahim-diaz/blt5b864e568e11a8db" target="_blank">Los Blancos ended up on the losing end</a> after the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-player-ratings-real-madrid-jules-kounde-pedri-lamine-yamal-copa-del-rey/blt1527f1dc76e69989" target="_blank">Catalan side mounted a late comeback and ended up winning the match late in extra time</a> via a spectacular goal from Mbappe's compatriot, Jules Kounde.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The owner of the X account has now announced that the once-iconic page will be sold or deactivated, as Mbappe finally scored a long-awaited free-kick. The owner also posted a message congratulating the Frenchman as they wrote: "Well, in any case, congratulations Mbappe, it was a fair fight!"</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It’s over <a href="https://t.co/7KFMgUuRrc">pic.twitter.com/7KFMgUuRrc</a></p>— Polymarket FC (@PolymarketFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/PolymarketFC/status/1916261418581533020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>Real Madrid are now only alive in La Liga's title hunt and Mbappe will be hoping that his first season with Los Blancos does not end up trophyless. However, the Frenchman and Real Madrid will have to toil hard to win the trophy as the Catalan side sit four points clear at the top of the standings.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MBAPPE?

Kylian Mbappe finally shuts down 200k-follower X account with first free-kick goal of his career in Real Madrid's Copa del Rey final defeat to Barcelona | Goal.com

Kylian Mbappe scored his first career free-kick in Real Madrid&apos;s Copa del Rey final defeat, shutting down an X account with a massive following.

Kylian Mbappe finally shuts down 200k-follower X account with first free-kick goal of his career in Real Madrid&apos;s Copa del Rey final defeat to Barcelona

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