Kylian Mbappe experienced a significant setback with a missed penalty against Athletic Bilbao earlier this month, highlighting his challenges adjusting to life at Real Madrid.
However, the French forward revealed that he channeled that disappointment into motivation, leading to his recent resurgence in performance.
Kylian Mbappe departed Paris St Germain during the close season, having established himself as the club’s all-time leading scorer. However, his transition to Real Madrid has encountered several challenges, compounded by a hamstring injury and a thigh issue that has hindered his adjustment.
Following his second penalty miss in a week during a 2-1 defeat against Bilbao, Mbappe has rebounded impressively, netting four goals across all competitions. Notably, he contributed the first goal in Sunday’s 4-2 La Liga victory over Sevilla.
Many positive takeaways emerged from the Bilbao game. “I reached my lowest point,” he stated during an interview with Real Madrid TV. “After missing a penalty, I realized I must fully commit to this team and play confidently.”
Kylian Mbappe scored 10 goals in 16 league matches, contributing to Real’s position as they concluded the calendar year in second place, trailing leaders Atletico Madrid by just one point.
“I am confident that I can achieve a higher scoring rate, as I believe there is much more I can contribute.” “I’ve performed better in the last few games,” he stated.
We have gained a deeper understanding of one another. My arrival on the team has significantly altered various dynamics. The coach has declared that the settling-in period has come to an end. The player expressed a strong sense of comfort within the team, noting a performance improvement when collaborating with teammates on the pitch.
Real Madrid is set to travel to Valencia for a La Liga match on January 3.
