Mbappe's Miss Highlights Real Madrid's Struggles
Kylian Mbappe found himself in the spotlight once again, missing his second penalty kick within a week. This crucial miss contributed to Spanish La Liga champions Real Madrid's 2-1 defeat against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday. This loss marks Real Madrid's fourth in seven games across all competitions.
Athletic Bilbao dominated the first half, putting relentless pressure on a Real Madrid side that appeared short of ideas in possession and lacked attacking punch. By halftime, Real Madrid had no shots on target, reflecting their uphill battle throughout the match.
After maintaining an unbeaten streak over the past two months, Bilbao broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute with a close-range goal from Alex Berenguer. The momentum shifted as Mbappe was then presented with a golden opportunity to level the score from the penalty spot, following a foul by defender Antonio Ruediger. Unfortunately for Real Madrid, the chance slipped away.
This defeat raises concerns for Real Madrid as they strive to maintain their position in La Liga and other competitions. Fans and analysts alike are questioning whether the team can bounce back from this slump and regain their earlier form.
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Mbappe misses another penalty as Real Madrid slump at Athletic Bilbao
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