Kylian Mbappe is facing difficulties in La Liga, having yet to score despite Real Madrid’s resounding 3-0 victory over Valladolid. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has reassured fans of the team./cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73543132/2167595166.0.jpg)
Mbappe, the high-profile signing who joined Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer with a five-year contract, made an impressive debut by scoring in his first match and helping secure the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-0 win over Atalanta on August 15. However, he has struggled in La Liga, failing to find the net in his first two appearances. Real Madrid drew 1-1 against Mallorca in their opening La Liga game, and despite Mbappe’s efforts, he was unable to make an impact in his home debut at the Bernabeu, where his team won 3-0 against Valladolid.
Mbappe was substituted for Endrick in the 86th minute, and the young Brazilian immediately made his mark by scoring in the 90+6 minute to seal the 3-0 victory. Prior to Endrick’s goal, Valverde and Diaz had already added their names to the score sheet.
After the match, Ancelotti expressed confidence that Mbappe’s first goal in La Liga would come soon, reassuring Real Madrid supporters that the prolific forward would eventually find the back of the net. Ancelotti dismissed concerns that playing Mbappe as a central striker instead of his usual left-wing position was affecting his performance, stating, “No, I don’t think so. Mbappe is a fantastic forward. He’s very fast and moves well even without the ball. He had three opportunities in the match. I believe he will score goals as he always does. There’s no need to worry, he will find the net!”/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73543124/2168415036.0.jpg)
Ancelotti also praised Endrick, who made the most of his limited playing time to leave a strong impression: “He shows great potential. With his goal, Endrick demonstrated all his qualities—good ball control and finishing. In tight spaces, Endrick is exceptionally effective.”
Recent reports suggest that if Endrick does not get more playing time at the Bernabeu, he might consider leaving Real Madrid.
Thibaut Courtois (7/10): Made several crucial saves to prevent his team from faltering.
Dani Carvajal (6/10): Struggled to get forward and was caught out of position at times. Not his strongest performance.
Eder Militao (8/10): Provided an assist for Brahim’s goal and was dominant in tackles and headers. A solid return to form.
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Toni Rudiger (7/10): Had an off day with some uncharacteristic mistakes, which gave Valladolid occasional hope.
Fran Garcia (6/10): Maintained a defensive position and performed reliably at left-back.
Aurelien Tchouameni (7/10): Excelled in duels and tackles, delivering a composed performance at the base of midfield.
Federico Valverde (8/10): Energetic and effective in central midfield, contributing defensively and scoring the opening goal.
Arda Guler (7/10): Showed flashes of brilliance in midfield with three shots on target, though his link-up play was inconsistent.
Rodrygo (5/10): Made good runs but struggled with ball quality, highlighted by a poorly executed cross.
Kylian Mbappe (5/10): Roamed the field and found space on the left but missed a couple of good opportunities, which will be frustrating for him.
Vinicius Jr (7/10): Lively and effective on the left flank, creating chances and outplaying his defender frequently.
Brahim Diaz (7/10): Was relatively quiet but sealed the win with a brilliant goal.
Luka Modric (7/10): Displayed his usual skill with clever turns and tricks, providing a calming presence in midfield.
Dani Ceballos (N/A): Had no opportunity to make an impact.
Endrick (7/10): Scored his first goal for Madrid in stoppage time, which should boost his confidence.
Carlo Ancelotti (7/10): Started Guler in a new role and fielded an attacking lineup. The team was underwhelming in the first half but improved significantly in the second. It wasn’t a glamorous win, but it was effective.