Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe shows true colours with Diogo Jota gesture at Club World Cup

Kylian Mbappe dedicated a stunning bicycle kick to Diogo Jota after scoring a crucial goal for Real Madrid at the Club World Cup. Real beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 to reach the semi-finals in the United States - and Mbappe's celebration made his strike even more memorable.

Real were 2-1 up when Mbappe produced a moment of magic, swivelling to volley in at the back post and put them 3-1 up in the 94th minute. He had only come onto the pitch as a substitute, having struggled with acute gastroenteritis, but it proved the game's winning moment.

While celebrating, Mbappe made the number 20 with his fingers towards the cameras and put his hands together in prayer. No.20 was Jota's shirt number at Liverpool and will forever be associated with him following his tragic death alongside his brother Andre Silva in a car crash.

Jota and his brother were laid to rest in an emotional funeral in Portugal on Saturday and Mbappe had clearly been thinking of his family and friends. Not only was there a classy celebration, Mbappe's goal proved crucial as Real progressed into the last four at the MetLife Stadium.

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That's because former Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen got his marching orders in injury time for pulling back Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy who duly converted the penalty. It then took a brilliant save from Thibaut Courtois to stop Dortmund then grabbing a dramatic last-gasp equaliser through Marcel Sabitzer with the last touch of the game.

Madrid were in complete control for so long as Gonzalo Garcia scored his fourth of the tournament to put them on course for a semi final with Paris Saint-Germain.

It was a glimpse of Xabi Alonso’s new-look Real Madrid as they completely outclassed Borussia Dortmund until the late drama which also saw substitute Mbappe score with a spectacular late volley.

Real Madrid went ahead after 10 minutes when Arda Guler put over a cross, Garcia’s movement earned him space and he had time to slot home from close range.

The second goal was even better. Real Madrid were patient in the build-up, they threaded together a lovely range of passes before Trent Alexander-Arnold ’s low cross flashed across the goal and this time it was full back Fran Garcia who slotted in.

Eventually, Mbappe, Luka Modric and Dani Ceballos came on with Bellingham and Alexander-Arnold among those going off after 67 minutes.

They were on cruise control until Maximilian Beier got one back in injury time but it still seemed too little too late especially when Mbappe produced his moment of magic to make it 3-1.

But then Huijsen - a £50m signing this summer - got his marching orders, Guirassy scored and there was still time for even more drama until Real Madrid eventually saw the game out.

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