Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappe has admitted he hit rock bottom at Real Madrid after missing two penalties in a week against Liverpool and Athletic Bilbao last year.
Kylian Mbappe was slow to get going upon joining Real Madrid, but the France forward has found his shooting boots in recent weeks.
Struggling to adapt to his new surroundings, Kylian Mbappe initially found it difficult to deliver the performances fans expected. Yet, in recent weeks, he has hit a purple patch of form, leaving many to wonder: What changed?
Kylian Mbappé attributes his improved performance at Real Madrid to a change in mentality. Initially struggling, Mbappé has since found his footing, highlighted by a recent scoring streak. Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised Mbappé's adaptation,
Kylian Mbappe missed penalties against Liverpool and Athletic Bilbao towards the end of 2024 and admitted at the time he had "hit the bottom".
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Kylian Mbappé has admitted he was "thinking a lot" as he struggled to adapt to life at Real Madrid, saying he "couldn't do any worse."
Kylian Mbappe had a difficult start to his Real Madrid career after failing to score in his first three games, but has admitted a period in November that saw him miss back-to-back penalties was his lo
Kylian Mbappe admits it took him longer than expected to adapt upon joining Real Madrid but is relieved to have finally hit top form for the Champions League holders.
Kylian Mbappe reflects on his challenging adaptation to Real Madrid, admitting overthinking affected his performance but now feels ready to excel.
After just six months in a white shirt, Kylian Mbappé is already in Real Madrid's history books alongside club legend, Karim Benzema.