Match report

Real Madrid Defeats Monaco 6-1 in Champions League Clash

Real Madrid
Real Madrid
6–1
FT
Monaco
Monaco
Jan 20, 2026

Real Madrid showcased an awe-inspiring performance to defeat Monaco 6–1 in the UEFA Champions League. Key figures like Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior were pivotal, with Real Madrid asserting their dominance from early on.

Key Facts

  • Real Madrid scored six goals: two each by Kylian Mbappé (5', 26'), an own goal by Thomas Kehrer (55'), a goal by F. Mastantuono (51'), and one by Jude Bellingham (80'). Vinicius Junior scored in the 63rd minute.
  • Monaco's only goal came from Jonathan Teze at the 72nd minute.
  • Denis Zakaria received a yellow card for Monaco, while Jude Bellingham was cautioned for Real Madrid.
  • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams throughout the match.

Lineups

Real Madrid

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Courtois (G)
  • 8 F. Valverde (D)
  • 17 R. Asencio (D)
  • 24 D. Huijsen (D)
  • 6 E. Camavinga (D)
  • 15 A. Guler (M)
  • 14 A. Tchouameni (M)
  • 5 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 30 F. Mastantuono (F)
  • 10 K. Mbappe (F)
  • 7 Vinicius Junior (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 A. Lunin
  • 26 Fran
  • 2 D. Carvajal
  • 4 D. Alaba
  • 16 G. Garcia
  • 19 D. Ceballos
  • 20 F. Garcia
  • 33 P. Fortuny
  • 47 D. Mesonero

Monaco

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 16 P. Kohn (G)
  • 2 Vanderson (D)
  • 3 E. Dier (D)
  • 5 T. Kehrer (D)
  • 12 Caio Henrique (D)
  • 6 D. Zakaria (M)
  • 4 J. Teze (M)
  • 11 M. Akliouche (M)
  • 31 A. Fati (M)
  • 10 A. Golovin (M)
  • 9 F. Balogun (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 J. Stawiecki
  • 50 Y. Lienard
  • 14 M. Biereth
  • 17 S. Idumbo
  • 19 G. Ilenikhena
  • 20 K. Ouattara
  • 21 L. Michal
  • 23 A. Bamba
  • 28 M. Coulibaly
  • 41 I. Toure
  • 44 S. Nibombe

Timeline

  1. Real Madrid
    5' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe · Assist: F. Valverde
  2. Real Madrid
    26' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe · Assist: Vinicius Junior
  3. Monaco
    33' Monaco Card · Yellow Card
    Denis Zakaria

    Foul

  4. Real Madrid
    44' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Jude Bellingham

    Foul

  5. Real Madrid
    46' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Asencio · On: D. Ceballos
  6. Real Madrid
    51' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Mastantuono · Assist: Vinicius Junior
  7. Real Madrid
    55' Real Madrid Goal · Own Goal
    T. Kehrer · Assist: Vinicius Junior
  8. Monaco
    61' Monaco subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Vanderson · On: K. Ouattara
  9. Monaco
    61' Monaco subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Fati · On: M. Coulibaly
  10. Real Madrid
    63' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Vinicius Junior · Assist: A. Guler
  11. Real Madrid
    71' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Mastantuono · On: G. Garcia
  12. Monaco
    72' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Teze
  13. Monaco
    73' Monaco subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Balogun · On: G. Ilenikhena
  14. Monaco
    73' Monaco subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Denis Zakaria · On: A. Bamba
  15. Real Madrid
    76' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Guler · On: D. Carvajal
  16. Real Madrid
    76' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Camavinga · On: F. Garcia
  17. Real Madrid
    80' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Jude Bellingham · Assist: F. Valverde
  18. Real Madrid
    83' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Valverde · On: D. Mesonero
  19. Monaco
    84' Monaco subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Golovin · On: L. Michal

Match Stats

Stat Real Madrid Monaco
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 90% 87%
Offsides
Red Cards
Total Shots 25 20
Corners 10 6
Total Passes 482 509
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 10 5
Shots on Target 5 6
xG 3.86 1.41
Shots off Target 10 9
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented -2 -2
Accurate Passes 433 441
Shots Inside Box 20 13
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • Real Madrid's early goals by Kylian Mbappé (5' and 26') set the tone, putting Monaco on the back foot.
  • The own goal from Thomas Kehrer in the 55th minute further demoralized Monaco, solidifying Real Madrid’s control over the match.