Mbappe’s La Liga Debut Marred by Defensive Disasters on ‘Mbappe Cam’
Kylian Mbappe’s highly-anticipated La Liga debut for Real Madrid was dented by a series of defensive faux pas, which were immortalized on the dedicated ‘Mbappe Cam’ during their 1-1 draw with Mallorca. The French superstar’s new side narrowly avoided defeat, but the 25-year-old’s struggles at the back have left fans and coach Carlo Ancelotti scratching their heads.
Mbappe’s Blundering Defense
The ‘Mbappe Cam’ feature, added by ESPN+, tracked Mbappe’s every move on and off the pitch throughout the match. Unfortunately, it picked up on some concerning defensive missteps, including his failure to mark Vedat Muriqi leading up to Mallorca’s equalizer. The Kosovan defender netted the equalizer in the 53rd minute, cancelling out Rodrygo’s opener.
Reactions from the Fans
Supporters were quick to take to social media to express their disappointment and astonishment at Mbappe’s showings. "I don’t think he’s even done this level of ‘defending’ in PSG ever when he played as striker. He always stood behind and watched during enemy set-pieces," joked one fan. Another added, "The world saw his disaster class in 4K with nowhere to hide."
Ancelotti’s Verdict
Speaking after the match, coach Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged the team’s difficulties, stating, "We lacked balance. I am not happy with the draw because we could have done better. We need more attitude. We can learn a lot from this game because it seems clear where we could have a problem." It remains to be seen whether Mbappe will redouble his defensive efforts ahead of Real Madrid’s next league outing.
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