Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni accidentally flattened a young fan in the stands with a powerful shot during the team's LaLiga clash against Racing Santander on Sunday. However, the Frenchman made sure to make it up to the child after the match, meeting him near the dressing room and signing a Real Madrid shirt for him.

The young supporter, who appeared to be less than 10 years old, was left in tears after being struck by the ball. What could have been an unpleasant memory from the game, however, turned into a special experience for the child when he got to meet some of Real Madrid's biggest stars.

Tchouameni personally met the young fan after the final whistle and signed a Real Madrid shirt for him. Kylian Mbappe also stopped to meet the child, using the opportunity to have a little fun at his teammate's expense.

"It's Tchouameni's fault, he doesn't know how to shoot," Mbappe joked, drawing attention to the incident and helping turn an unfortunate moment into a lighter one.

The gesture from the Real Madrid players ensured that the young supporter left with more than just a painful memory of the match. Getting to meet Tchouameni and Mbappe, and taking home a signed shirt, made for an unexpected post-match experience.

REAL MADRID CRUISE TO 6TH STRAIGHT WIN

The incident came during a comfortable evening for Real Madrid, who continued their winning run with a 3-0 victory over Racing Santander. Goals from Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Yan Diomande helped Jose Mourinho's side secure their sixth consecutive win in all competitions.

Real Madrid moved to within three points of LaLiga leaders Barcelona and second-placed Atletico Madrid, while Racing remained 16th, just a point above the relegation zone.

Buoyed by their Clasico victory the previous week, Madrid started with confidence and took the lead in the 11th minute. Mbappe converted from the penalty spot to give the visitors an early advantage.

The French forward then played a key role in the second goal, combining with Arda Guler to release Bellingham. The England midfielder showed composure to glide around Racing goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala before rolling the ball into an empty net in the 21st minute.

Diomande added a third nine minutes before half-time, smashing a bouncing ball into the top corner to cap an impressive first-half display. The Ivorian continued his excellent run of form, taking his tally to four goals and three assists in his last six appearances.

Racing offered some resistance but struggled to trouble the visitors after the break. Real Madrid controlled proceedings and limited the hosts to just one shot on target. Mbappe came close to extending the lead in the 60th minute, but his effort struck the post.

The victory also marked a comfortable return for goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who was back in the side after missing the previous week's match through illness.

Mourinho was particularly pleased with the defensive contribution of his attacking players, highlighting the importance of their work without the ball.

"When more attack-minded players put in the hard, sacrificial work, it sends a positive message to the rest of the team," the Portuguese manager said.

The Real Madrid manager also spoke about the growing understanding between himself and the squad, saying the relationship had improved since his arrival.

"I've come to understand things that I didn't grasp on the first day; the players have a better understanding of my character.

"They understand what is non-negotiable for me. There's a good human connection between the players and the coach. We're in a good place," Mourinho added.

Real Madrid will now turn their attention to the Champions League, where they travel to Greece to face AEK Athens on Wednesday.

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