Sunday evening, Real Madrid scored a big blow in the title race by winning against Atlético de Madrid (3-2). An important success to put pressure on FC Barcelona and return to four points as the Catalan leader, who will have a difficult schedule in the coming weeks. But beyond this victory, the meeting was marked by the return of Kylian Mbappé to La Liga, he who had already come into play a few days earlier during the victory against Manchester City, in the round of 16 second leg of the Champions League.
This time, Kylian Mbappé came on in the 64th minute in place of young Thiago Pitarch, under the eyes of actress Ester Expósito, seen in a VIP box. But despite his presence, the Frenchman was disappointing and above all completely criticized by the local press. “He runs, he fights, he knows what he’s playing. A committed, united Real. It’s a shame that he finished with 9 players, without Valverde… and without Mbappé. Arbeloa almost lost the Liga title by defeating Mbappé.could we hear on the airwaves of Chiringuitowho believes that the captain of the Blues made no effort.
Kylian Mbappé still too fair?
Because from the 77th minute, Federico Valverde was sent off and the Merengues had to fight to keep their advantage in the score. But for the newspaper A.S.Kylian Mbappé did not make the necessary efforts. “He came on for 25 minutes and did nothing other than wander around the Bernabéu pitch (…) He is capable of scoring tons of goals, but during those 25 minutes, he absolutely did not press Atlético’s attacks, despite the numerical inferiority, which displeased the supporters. Mbappé must review his attitude, and his friend Vinicius showed him the way..
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An observation also shared by the show Carrusel Deportivo : “looking at Mbappé… he presses as usual, that is to say never! And something is missing. The question is how Arbeloa will manage the team’s tactical system when Mbappé starts.. A unanimous observation, although Alvaro Arbeloa wanted to defend his player: “I always try to field the best possible team. Kylian was absent for three weeks, it was the logical next step. Better not to take risks. I hope now that he will have more playing time with France and that he will return 100% with us.. Kylian Mbappé will have to show himself more with the Blues.
