Kylian Mbappe’s much-anticipated La Liga debut for Real Madrid ended in frustration as the Los Blancos were held to a 1-1 draw by a resilient Real Mallorca away from the Santiago Bernabeu.
Advertisement
Despite an early goal from Rodrygo Goes, Real Madrid struggled to break down Real Mallorca’s defense. Kylian Mbappe, who played as a center-forward, was thwarted multiple times by goalkeeper Dominik Greif.
Vedat Muriqi equalized for Real Mallorca in the second half with a powerful header, leaving Real Madrid unable to regain the lead.
Advertisement
Image Source: Getty Images
Manager Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged the team’s lack of balance and defensive issues, noting that the game highlighted areas for improvement.
As Real Madrid aims to defend their La Liga title, this match serves as a reminder that even with star players like Kylian Mbappe, challenges lie ahead.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side will need to regroup and address these concerns as they continue their campaign.
Leave a Reply