The initial excitement surrounding Mbappé is experiencing a decrease as the league commences.
The buzz surrounding football sensation Kylian Mbappé is off the charts, but his new team, Real Madrid, experiences a setback at the beginning of the season. The much-anticipated league debut of Mbappé in Spain for Real Madrid results in a draw against Mallorca. Despite having the French superstar in their starting lineup, the Royals could only manage a 1:1 (1:0) scoreline and lose two valuable points in their opening game.
Rodrygo opened the scoring for the defending champions after 13 minutes, but Vedat Muriqi equalized for Mallorca at the 53rd minute. In the final moments of the game, Ferland Mendy was sent off for Real Madrid after a harsh foul in additional time.
Overall, Real Madrid's offense struggled with consistency. Mbappé missed several golden opportunities to score and add to his tally. At half-time, midfielder Jude Bellingham encouraged his teammates to "finish the attacks" and then revert to defense, no matter how challenging it may be. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti was disappointed with his team's performance, stating, "Our defense was poor. It was difficult for us to regain possession and press after losing it." Ancelotti went on to acknowledge that Mallorca played well and outperformed Real Madrid.
Following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappé enjoyed a dream debut with Real Madrid. They had claimed the European Supercup against Atalanta Bergamo the previous Wednesday, with Mbappé scoring his first goal for the club in the process.
Mbappé signed a contract with Real Madrid until 2029 as a free agent. Real Madrid fans are eager for a successful future with the 2018 World Cup winner.
Mbappé's debut in Spanish football with Real Madrid might have ended in a draw, but his fans remain hopeful for future victories. Regardless of the language barrier, Mbappé's passion for Spanish football is evident, as he continues to adapt and contribute to Real Madrid's squad.
