Kylian Mbappé's Struggle Continues as Real Madrid Draws Against Las Palmas
In a thrilling Liga match against Las Palmas on August 29, 2024, at the Canaries, the French attacker of Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé, faced a challenging night as he remained silent throughout the game.
The reigning champions of Spain and Europe found themselves trailing 1-0 as early as the fifth minute of the game. However, they managed to salvage a draw (1-1) on Thursday at Las Palmas, concluding the third round of Liga in a tough evening for their new star, Kylian Mbappé.
Despite Mbappé's active presence on the attacking front, he struggled to find the back of the net, facing either sturdy defense from the opponents or the safe hands of the Dutch goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen. The Brazilian forward, Vinicius Junior, eventually equalized in the second half with a penalty kick (69th minute, 1-1), preventing Real Madrid from suffering their first defeat of the season.
The Real Madrid squad, led by Carlo Ancelotti, lacked balance and precision, leaving too much space for the opponents to exploit between the lines. Ancelotti acknowledged the team's struggles, stating, 'Our game is slow, lacks mobility, and we are unable to find spaces between the lines. The problem is quite clear; now we need to find a solution.'
Despite a more dynamic performance in the second half, especially after Rodrygo's entry into the game, Real Madrid managed to level the score after a handball incident by defender Alex Suarez in the box. Vinicius capitalized on the opportunity, converting the penalty kick forcefully for his first goal of the season (69th minute, 1-1).
Earlier in the evening, Gérone, who finished third last season, kickstarted their season with a convincing 4-0 victory against Osasuna at home, featuring goals from Bryan Gil, Viktor Tsygankov, Abel Ruiz, and Cristhian Stuani.
