Real Madrid news: Kylian Mbappe is already back in Spain
After a disappointing performance against Mallorca on Sunday evening, the player from Bondy is already facing criticism in Spain, particularly in Catalonia.It was a tough start to La Liga for Real Madrid.
On Sunday evening, Carlo Ancelotti’s squad had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Mallorca. It was a challenging match during which the Merengues delivered a rather mediocre performance, and the Islanders could have even won the game with a few promising chances in the second half.
While it’s true that very few Real Madrid players were at their best, it’s clear that Kylian Mbappé was disappointing. Positioned at the forefront of the attack, he struggled to make an impact, being effectively contained by the opposing defenders. A concerning statistic has emerged: in his first two matches with his new club, he has created zero chances, highlighting his difficulties in the game. Additionally, he lost possession 11 times yesterday and was neither sharp nor inspired in the few promising situations he had in front of goal.
The Madrid Press Goes Easy on Him, While the Catalans Are Having a Field Day
This morning, the Madrid press didn’t harshly criticize him. Marca even gave him a 6/10, while AS highlighted that he creates a significant sense of danger for opposing defenses. These relatively positive remarks contrast with the harsher critiques from other media outlets. Over at Sport, he received the worst rating among the Madrid players, a 4/10: « invisible. He was active, but he didn’t leave any trace of his quality. He still needs to find his place in the team ».
Mundo Deportivo noted, « Mbappé’s team, which seemed like it would stroll through La Liga, has proven that it is not invincible », as Mbappé received only one star in the match review (the maximum rating being three stars). El Desmarque added, « The Frenchman can still bring much more to Real Madrid », expressing their disappointment. Some were also puzzled as to why Ancelotti took so long to make substitutions, waiting until the 87th minute to bring on new offensive players. « Taking off Mbappé, Bellingham, and Vinicius is very complicated, and it’s going to be like that all season », explained Antonio Romero on Cadena SER.
Mbappé and his teammates will have a chance to redeem themselves next weekend at home against Valladolid.
