Kylian Mbappe had a difficult start to his Real Madrid career after failing to score in his first three games, but has admitted a period in November that saw him miss back-to-back penalties was his lo

MADRID — Kylian Mbappé credits a change in mentality for starting to play better for Real Madrid. Mbappé has struggled in his first season with Madrid but has been gradually meeting the expectations that came with his high profile.

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Kylian Mbappe missed penalties against Liverpool and Athletic Bilbao towards the end of 2024 and admitted at the time he had "hit the bottom".

Kylian Mbappé attributes his improved performance at Real Madrid to a change in mentality. Initially struggling, Mbappé has since found his footing, highlighted by a recent scoring streak. Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised Mbappé's adaptation,

Kylian Mbappé has admitted he was "thinking a lot" as he struggled to adapt to life at Real Madrid, saying he "couldn't do any worse."

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe has been in inspired form with four goals in their last three games and said on Tuesday it took him longer than expected to play like his old self after moving from Paris St Germain as he adjusted to a new team.

Just when it seemed the pressure of a lifelong dream switch to Real Madrid might prove too great for Kylian Mbappe to overcome, the French superstar silenced his doubters.