Does Kylian Mbappé Truly Deserve the Criticism He’s Been Receiving?

As we find ourselves in the summer of 2024, the atmosphere at the Bernabéu is electric with chants of "Mbappé!" ringing through the air as he enthusiastically declares, “Uno, dos, tres, Hala Madrid!” This warm reception greeted him as he joined a club eager to usher in a new Galáctico era envisioned by Florentino Pérez. With a formidable front four of Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, and Rodrygo, Madrid appeared poised to dismantle any defense in the world.

However, fast forward to November, and the narrative has shifted significantly. Madrid has suffered two disappointing losses in the UEFA Champions League, including a humiliating 4-0 defeat at home to a young Barcelona squad. Amidst this fallout, Mbappé has become a focal point of criticism, blamed for both the team's struggles and his inability to overcome Barcelona’s offside trap. With only eight goals—three of which are penalties—questions arise: Does he truly deserve this level of scrutiny?

/@btl/dani-carvajal-real-madrids-unheralded-guardian-in-defense

Transitioning to LaLiga