Mbappe disclose Madrid turning point after hitting ‘rock bottom’
MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 22: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates 1-0 during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid v Sevilla at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 22, 2024 in Madrid Spain (Photo by Maria Gracia Jimenez/Soccrates/Getty Images)
Kylian Mbappe has admitted he used the pain of missing a penalty in the 2-1 defeat to Athletic Club to inspire his recent upturn in form.
The Frenchman endured a torrid start to life with Real Madrid, falling well short of expectations despite what his goal tally may suggest, and found himself under immense pressure earlier this month when he missed from the spot in Bilbao, a week after doing the same against Liverpool.
Since then, however, Mbappe has shown real signs of improvement. He scored against Girona and impressed with an...