Kylian Mbappé's performance against Sevilla on Sunday in La Liga was praised by the Spanish press. The Real Madrid striker finally seems to be freeing himself on the pitch and regaining his best feelings.
In the general opinion of the Spanish press, Kylian Mbappé had the “best match” of his season against Sevilla on Sunday. Author of the first goal with a superb strike from 25 meters (10th), the French striker also delivered an assist for Brahim Diaz (53rd) for the fourth and final goal for his team, victorious 4 to 2. Beyond statistics, the 26-year-old seems to be reconnecting with his football.
“Mbappé recognized himself in the mirror”
The daily As made its front page this Monday on Kylian Mbappé, opposing him to world champion Jesus Navas (39 years old) who played his last professional match: “A myth goes, a genius remains”. “He scored, he helped, he smiled, he had fun. He recognized himself in the mirror, in short,” summarizes the Spanish media about the captain of the Blues.
“Real Madrid supporters left the Santiago Bernabéu with the feeling that the best version of Kylian Mbappé is very close,” wrote Marca, the other Madrid daily. “For the first time this season we were able to really see what Mbappé can be at Real Madrid.”
Mbappé confirms that his adaptation “is finished”
For his part, Kylian Mbappé admitted that he played “much better with others” thanks to greater complicity with his teammates. “We know each other better, that changes a lot of things. As the 'Mister' said, the adaptation is complete,” the Frenchman told Real Madrid TV, referring to the statements made the day before by his coach Carlo Ancelotti .
Convinced that he can “do a lot more”, Mbappé also returned to the lost match (2-1) on December 4 in Bilbao, a key moment according to him. “I hit rock bottom. I missed a penalty and that was the moment to realize that I had to give my all for this jersey and play with personality,” he said.
“Since he tucked his jersey into his shorts…”
Many observers have highlighted the rediscovered “smile” of Kylian Mbappé, who has experienced complicated moments since the start of the season, on and off the field. “The star who seemed shy for many weeks ends 2024 by raising his head after four months stuck in a tunnel that no one could decipher,” launched El Pais. “Body language rarely deceives and the Frenchman now moves with more lightness and more energy.”
“Since he tucked his jersey into his shorts, he has been scoring goals. The players are superstitious and there is something in that,” even imagined a journalist from Cadena Ser. Last Wednesday, Mbappé had already scored against Pachuca in the success in the Intercontinental Cup, where Real Madrid won their second trophy of the season.
Thanks to this success against Sevilla, Real Madrid took second place in La Liga, ahead of FC Barcelona, one point behind its neighbor Atlético with a day behind. For the Merengue club, the return to competition will take place on January 3 in the championship.
