Real Madrid’s much-anticipated domestic debut for Kylian Mbappé turned into a worrying experience following their struggle against Mallorca.
Despite flashes of brilliance from the French star, the match exposed issues that have reportedly raised serious concern within the club, drawing comparison to Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) recent struggles.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti was visibly frustrated after the game, pointing to problems with attitude, commitment, and balance in the team.
According to Football Espana, Ancelotti’s post-match comments were a calculated effort to send a strong message to his players.
The main fear at the Santiago Bernabéu is that the team might fall into the same trap as PSG during the Mbappé-Neymar-Messi era, where the forward trio often stayed high up the pitch, leaving the rest of the team to defend.
With the recent departure of Toni Kroos and the arrival of Mbappé, there’s concern that Real Madrid could develop a similar disconnect between attack and defense.
