Kylian Mbappe is making waves at Real Madrid, with a remarkable performance that has left fans and critics alike in awe. The French forward has scored seven goals in six La Liga matches, keeping Real Madrid competitive in both domestic and European tournaments. His impressive feats have drawn comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo, a legendary figure at the club.
During a pivotal Champions League play-off against Manchester City, Mbappe scored a hat-trick, securing Real Madrid's progression in the competition. His efforts earned him a standing ovation from fans when he was substituted in the 78th minute. Mbappe's form has been pivotal for Real Madrid, with 27 goals across all competitions this season. In the Champions League alone, he has matched Ronaldo and Justo Tejada's record for most goals scored by a Real player in their debut campaign.
Mbappe's adaptation to his new role at Real Madrid has been noteworthy. Initially struggling with the central striker position under Carlo Ancelotti's guidance, he has now embraced the challenge and is thriving. His teammate Jude Bellingham expressed admiration for Mbappe's career achievements, stating, "It is incredible what he has done in his career."
Despite facing early doubts about fitting into the team, Mbappe has proven his critics wrong. Joleon Lescott praised his performance against Manchester City, saying, "I don't think anyone has ever doubted his talents, there was just going to be an adaptation period for him joining this club." Lescott further added, "There were one or two questions as to whether he would fit in here. That now seems preposterous."
Mbappe's journey at Real Madrid hasn't been without challenges. He was omitted from the France squad for four Nations League fixtures last year due to poor form in Spain. However, he has since turned his fortunes around. European football expert James Horncastle commended his performance in the first Clasico of the season at Bernabeu, while John Murray of BBC Radio 5 Live highlighted the warm reception Mbappe received from Real fans, stating, "What an ovation it is for Mbappe."
Mbappe himself acknowledges the end of his adaptation period at Real Madrid. He expressed his ambitions with the club:
"The adaptation period for me has ended and now I have to show my quality." – Kylian Mbappe
"I want to play well here, I want to make a mark on the season." – Kylian Mbappe
His commitment to writing history at Real Madrid is evident as he stated:
"We wanted to win. We wanted to qualify for the next round. For us it was only logical that Real reached the next round of the Champions League." – Kylian Mbappe
John Murray encapsulated the atmosphere at the Santiago Bernabeu during Mbappe's ovation:
"What a player. What a man. What an individual. Just listen to how they love him here in Madrid." – John Murray
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