It’s been a challenging start to life at Real Madrid for former Paris Saint-Germain standout Kylian Mbappé. Moreover, a report reveals that there’s drama brewing inside the dressing room that has to do with the Frenchman.
The 25-year-old’s first El Clásico didn’t go as he had hoped, as Real Madrid suffered a disappointing 4-0 defeat to FC Barcelona on October 26 at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
He certainly drew attention, but not for the best reasons. The match stayed scoreless until the 31st minute when Mbappé thought he had put Madrid ahead, only for VAR to rule the goal offside.
Offside calls plagued the former Paris Saint-Germain star throughout the game, flagged eight times—a LaLiga record for a single match over the past decade, according to StatMuse on X.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid watched Barcelona erupt for four second-half goals. Veteran striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice in quick succession, netting in the 54th and 56th minutes. Lamine Yamal followed up with a goal in the 77th, and Raphinha wrapped things up with one in the 84th.
Drama brewing for Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid?
Despite decent stats—eight goals and two assists in 14 matches across all competitions—the former PSG star hasn’t been able to showcase his best self, especially within the Merengue style of play, where he hasn’t made a significant impact.
Mbappé’s offensive contributions have been underwhelming, and now his defensive efforts are coming into question as well. According to a report from Spain, some Real Madrid players are frustrated with his limited involvement in defense, feeling that he only engages once the ball crosses midfield. They’re hoping he’ll begin to see the bigger picture.
