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Kylian Mbappé’s much-anticipated arrival at Real Madrid has not gone as planned. The French star has failed to find the back of the net for the third consecutive game.
The 1-1 draw against Las Palmas further highlighted Mbappé’s struggles in front of goal, raising concerns about his form as Los Blancos continue to falter in La Liga.
Kylian Mbappé’s Struggles Continue
Mbappé, brought in to be a key figure in Real Madrid’s attack, has yet to live up to the high expectations set for him. In the match against Las Palmas, the 24-year-old took nine shots, with only two of them on target, resulting in an xG (expected goals) of 0.51.
Despite these efforts, Mbappé was unable to break his scoring drought, leaving fans and pundits alike questioning what had gone wrong.
His inability to score has become a point of frustration, not just for the player himself but also for his teammates. The match saw moments of visible tension between Mbappé and the other forwards as Real Madrid’s front three failed to convert opportunities into goals.
For a player of Mbappé’s caliber, this kind of dry spell is unusual and has started to shadow his early days at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Real Madrid Draw Against Las Palmas
The 1-1 draw against Las Palmas marked the second time in three games that Real Madrid dropped points, putting them four points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona. The match started poorly for Madrid, with Las Palmas taking the lead in the 5th minute through Alberto Moleiro.
The home side controlled much of the first half, exposing Real Madrid’s disjointed play and lack of cohesion.
Real Madrid equalized in the 68th minute thanks to a penalty converted by Vinícius Júnior. However, they failed to create any clear-cut chances after that, with Mbappé skewing a couple of efforts wide.
The team’s overall performance was underwhelming, raising alarm bells as they continued to struggle early in the season.
Carlo Ancelotti’s Post-Match Comments
After the match, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti did not shy away from criticizing his team’s performance. “It was a bad first half,” Ancelotti admitted. “It was hard for us to find the goal. We had to hang on, suffer a bit.” He pointed out that the issues seen in the draw against Mallorca were still present, particularly the lack of balance and quick ball movement.
Ancelotti emphasized the need for rapid improvement, stating, “We must find an improvement fast, and I think we’ll find it.” He acknowledged his responsibility as the coach to address the problems, noting, “When there’s a problem, the coach has to take the responsibility.”
Despite the struggles, Ancelotti confirmed that Real Madrid would not be making any additional signings before the transfer window closes, indicating confidence in the current squad’s ability to turn things around.
