Scorer against Girona and Atalanta Bergamo before his injury, Kylian Mbappé found the net upon his return by scoring the first goal in Real Madrid's victory against Pachuca this week.
Much criticized since his arrival at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé nevertheless has honorable statistics in the Spanish capital with 13 goals and 3 assists in all competitions. But despite the numbers, the French international has not seemed in his right mind since the start of the season, an impression which has evolved in recent weeks. Facing Girona and Atalanta Bergamo, the former Paris Saint-Germain striker seemed to find his legs again.
A return to the top which was confirmed against the modest Mexican team of Pachuca in the final of the Intercontinental Cup this week. Leader of the Real Madrid attack on Sunday against Sevilla FC due to the suspension of Vinicius, Kylian Mbappé is finally at his best level according to his coach Carlo Ancelotti, who welcomed the rise in power of the captain of the French team.
Mbappé prime has finally arrived at Real
“From what I have seen, they combine well and adapt to each one (Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr, Mbappé). The truth is that I'm not asking Mbappé to be so involved in the game, his main characteristic is to finish, and that's what we ask of him. His adaptation period is over, and he is already showing a better version. He can still improve, but he is very happy to be here” rejoiced Carlo Ancelotti, who had been waiting for many weeks to see Kylian Mbappé at his best and who is gradually finding the player he was able to observe when he shone at Paris Saint-Germain. A return of Mbappé to the top which changes everything for Real Madrid, who can start dreaming again if the French star maintains this level of play.
