A goal against Atalanta Bergamo and an average performance against Mallorca. That’s how to sum up Kylian Mbappé’s debut in the Spanish capital. Now it’s time for episode three of a season that already promises to be rich and exciting for the various followers of the Madrid club. This Sunday, the French international will play his first Liga match at the Santiago Bernabéu, against Valladolid.
After two average first outings, the 25-year-old striker will inevitably, once again, be highly anticipated, especially after the injury to Jude Bellingham, who will be out for the next few weeks. Alongside Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr, Mbappé will have the opportunity to make an impression, while improving his rapport with his new partners.
Mbappé got everyone in the locker room on the same page!
One thing is certain, after a few weeks spent in Madrid, the former AS Monaco star has, it seems, already won over the Madrid locker room. “Kylian is mature. He is a great player who will bring us so much on the pitch, but also off it.”assured Federico Valverde, impressed by the Frenchman’s first steps. An opinion also shared by Luka Modric.
“He is a player who won the World Cup against me unfortunately. I am happy to play alongside him, that he can show us his talent and elevate us with him”noted the Croatian midfielder. And what about the comments made by a certain Jude Bellingham… “Now that I have the chance to evolve with him, I see every detail more closely, his speed, his technical quality, how he behaves as a leader, his way of communicating: it’s really impressive to see on a daily basis.”concluded the English international, totally under his spell. Yes, the Madrid locker room is already a fan of its new star!
