Mbappe Dances Through Scotland Defence Then Produces Sublime Assist in France vs Scotland: Video

• Kylian Mbappe scored and provided an assist as France dismantled Scotland
• Mbappe took his international tally to 43 goals in the tie, but it was his assist that caught the eye
• Both France and Scotland tested their might in an international friendly after they booked their tickets to Euro 2024 over the weekend

Kylian Mbappe conjured up a mesmerising moment during France's international friendly with Scotland at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Tuesday night.

The Paris Saint-Germain forward, who recently ascended to the position of France's fourth-highest scorer with a brace against the Netherlands, showcased his adept playmaking skills.

Building on his momentum from the Holland match, he contributed a goal and an assist versus Scotland, aiding Les Bleus in securing an impressive 4-1 triumph, The Standard reports.

His goal, scored from the penalty spot, marked his 43rd for the French national team, bringing him closer to Antoine Griezmann's 43-goal record. He trails Thierry Henry's 51 by eight goals and Olivier Giroud's 54 by eleven on the all-time list.

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How Mbappe dazzled Scotland defence

Employing his mesmerizing abilities, the 24-year-old deftly manoeuvred through nearly the entire Scottish defence before assisting the completion of the comeback for Didier Deschamps' team, as Inter Milan's versatile defender Benjamin Pavard found the net.

Here is the video:

Mbappe scores golazo vs. Netherlands

In an earlier publication, Sports Brief reported that Mbappe swiftly put an end to his short goal-scoring dry spell with a remarkable brace for France on Friday evening.

Seizing the opportunity provided by a skillfully executed pass from Olympique Marseille defender Jonathan Clauss, Mbappe netted the first goal within a mere seven minutes.

He replicated this feat with an equally splendid goal, extending France's lead in the second half.

Mbappe nets Ronaldo-like bicycle kick

Channelling the spirit of Cristiano Ronaldo, Mbappe wowed onlookers with a spectacular acrobatic goal during France's training session ahead of their international friendly against Scotland, Sports Brief reported.

Demonstrating his long-standing admiration for Ronaldo, Mbappe emulated a goal reminiscent of the Portuguese star's iconic 2018 bicycle kick against Juventus in the Champions League, showcasing his own flair and skill on the field.