Long-sleeved jersey tucked into the shorts, pair of white Nikes, what if this was the best version of Kylian Mbappé? For several matches, Kylian Mbappé seems to be slowly but surely regaining sensations with Real Madrid. Much fresher physically during the last matches, he also seemed fairer in the game and even in this role of number 9 which he shunned for a long time. His injury following his nice goal against Atalanta did not disrupt his dynamic. On the contrary. Starting this Sunday against Seville, the Frenchman showed an attractive face.
Much more effective in the game
While we expected to see him on the left lane of the attack with the absence of Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappé continued in this role of number 9. A message to convey from his coach? We don’t know. In any case, the former Parisian did not seem lost this time. This Saturday, at a press conference, Carlo Ancelotti seemed to warn the competition about him. “He has been good in his last matches and is even more motivated and enthusiastic. His adaptation phase is over. » The Frenchman waited 10 minutes before agreeing with him. Found in the center of the field in front of the area, he only needed a few seconds to turn around and send a sharp shot into the opposing goalkeeper’s top corner. A goal which then launched his team perfectly and which further inflated his statistics.
Because even if he is still far from his best level, Kylian Mbappé has already scored 10 goals in La Liga this season. This Sunday, in addition to his goal (his 4th in the last 4 La Liga matches), he also delivered an assist to Brahim Diaz. Scorer and passer in this match, the Frenchman did it again after this Wednesday against Pachuca. This is also the first time since… January 2024 with PSG.“We played very well. We are playing very well. We have made a lot of progress in recent months. It was difficult, because playing against Sevilla is always difficult. After the trip to Qatar we were a little tired, but we gave everything in the first half, playing very well from the start, penetrating the opponent’s half, looking to attack… and we scored a lot . I think the Madrid fans were delighted with today’s match and so were we.”commented Mbappé after the meeting.
An adaptation finally completed
But beyond the statistics which are not always meaningful, even more so with Mbappé, it is in the content that the captain of the Blues has raised his level. Much more mobile, much fairer in his calls, he did not hesitate to play simple when necessary. Capable of playing in a throwback or going deep when the game called for it, he showed a tactical palette that comes much closer to what he is capable of doing. Far from the stereotypical player he was a few weeks ago, Kylian Mbappé is regaining confidence in himself. The trigger? Probably the missed penalty against Bilbao just after the one against Liverpool. In any case, that’s what he said after the match. “I can do a lot more. I know I have a lot more football in my legs than what I show. But, like I said, I’ve improved over the last few matches. Bilbao did me good, because I hit rock bottom by missing that penalty… I then understood that I had to give the maximum for this jersey, to play with personality.”
His return to form is also illustrated by his ability to combine much better with his partners. This Sunday against Seville, it was rather obvious. Constantly sought after by his partners (even when the game did not require it), he did not hesitate to prioritize his partners rather than the goal. “We get to know each other better. My arrival changed a lot of things in the team, but the adaptation, as the coach said, is over. I feel very good and you can see on the pitch that I understand others better. And we’re all playing a lot better. My year 2025? Do better than in 2024. Lots of titles, lots of matches like today, and have fun, enjoy playing for Real Madrid.”he concluded at the microphone of Real Madrid TV. Kylian Mbappé is therefore ending the year in style after several struggles and can finally smile while thinking about the future. He now has 10 days to breathe before getting back to serious things.
