Kylian Mbappe Scores First Euro Championship Goal in Draw Against Poland
New Real Madrid signing Kylian Mbappe finally broke his European Championship goal drought with a crucial strike against Poland on June 25, 2024. Despite being recognized as one of today’s top strikers, Mbappe had not scored in the tournament until this match.
The 25-year-old forward, who played a pivotal role in France’s Euro 2021 campaign without finding the net, started Euro 2024 with challenges, including a broken nose that sidelined him from a match against the Netherlands. However, he returned wearing a protective mask for the decisive game against Poland.
Mbappe capitalized on a penalty opportunity to notch his first-ever Euro Championship goal. Although Robert Lewandowski equalized for Poland in the 79th minute, the draw meant Poland finished last in Group D and exited the tournament. France secured second place in the group with 5 points from three matches, advancing ahead of Austria by a point after Austria’s surprise victory over the Netherlands earlier in the day.
