{"id":38286,"date":"2026-09-11T08:28:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T06:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stad10.com\/?p=38286"},"modified":"2026-09-11T08:28:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T06:28:05","slug":"real-madrid-confirm-it-mbappe-beats-bellingham-to-win-the-august-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stad10.com\/?p=38286","title":{"rendered":"Real Madrid Confirm It: Mbapp\u00e9 Beats Bellingham to Win the August Award"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The opening month of the new season was anything but ordinary for one of Real Madrid\u2019s biggest stars. He quickly established himself as a decisive figure and sent a clear message about his readiness to lead the team during the campaign. With several players competing for the spotlight, the race eventually ended in favor of the man who had already made a major impact from the very beginning.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stad10.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/photo_4921.jpg\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The competition was intense, especially with several Real Madrid stars making strong starts of their own. But the numbers ultimately settled the debate and earned one player fresh recognition for his performances during August. His attacking contributions and overall influence were enough to put him at the center of attention at the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u.<\/p>\n<p>Real Madrid named Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 the club\u2019s Player of the Month for August after he edged the rest of the squad, including Jude Bellingham, to claim his first monthly award of the new season.<\/p>\n<p>Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s award came after he featured in Real Madrid\u2019s first three LaLiga matches, completing all 270 minutes and scoring four goals. He also registered 18 shots and completed 111 passes for his teammates.<\/p>\n<p>Bellingham was one of the strongest contenders for the award after featuring in three matches, scoring two goals and providing two assists in 245 minutes. His contributions directly produced four goals during Real Madrid\u2019s opening three league games.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stad10.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/photo_3909.jpg\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Despite the strong competition within the squad, Mbapp\u00e9 ultimately secured the award thanks to his impressive attacking start, once again underlining his importance to Real Madrid\u2019s plans at the beginning of the new campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Mbapp\u00e9 was also named Real Madrid\u2019s Mahou Five-Star Player for August, an award recognizing his performances during the month. The French forward featured in all three matches played by the team and scored four goals.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/stad10.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/photo_9587.jpg\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After receiving the award, Mbapp\u00e9 expressed his happiness with Real Madrid\u2019s positive start to the season. He also stressed his desire to help the team achieve major success during the campaign and described playing for Real Madrid as a privilege.<\/p>\n<p>The award comes after Mbapp\u00e9 made a powerful start to the season, including a hat-trick against Real Sociedad in a 4-1 victory, before continuing his scoring form during the opening weeks of the campaign and reaffirming his status as one of Real Madrid\u2019s most dangerous attacking players.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The opening month of the new season was anything but ordinary for one of Real Madrid\u2019s biggest stars. He quickly established himself as a decisive figure and sent a clear message about his readiness to lead the team during the campaign. 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