Kylian Mbappe has admitted he hit rock bottom at Real Madrid after missing two penalties in a week against Liverpool and Athletic Bilbao last year.

Haaland and Mbappe are two of the sport's biggest stars. But they rarely speak to the media. On Tuesday, hundreds of miles apart, they did

MADRID — Kylian Mbappé credits a change in mentality for starting to play better for Real Madrid. Mbappé has struggled in his first season with Madrid but has been gradually meeting the expectations that came with his high profile.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has spoken to the press ahead of their penultimate Champions League group phase game at home to RB Salzburg, as they look to seal qualification to the play-off.

Kylian Mbappé attributes his improved performance at Real Madrid to a change in mentality. Initially struggling, Mbappé has since found his footing, highlighted by a recent scoring streak. Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised Mbappé's adaptation,

Kylian Mbappe missed penalties against Liverpool and Athletic Bilbao towards the end of 2024 and admitted at the time he had "hit the bottom".

Struggling to adapt to his new surroundings, Kylian Mbappe initially found it difficult to deliver the performances fans expected. Yet, in recent weeks, he has hit a purple patch of form, leaving many to wonder: What changed?

Kylian Mbappé has admitted he was "thinking a lot" as he struggled to adapt to life at Real Madrid, saying he "couldn't do any worse."

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe has been in inspired form with four goals in their last three games and said on Tuesday it took him longer than expected to play like his old self after moving from Paris St Germain as he adjusted to a new team.

The French superstar played inconsistently in his first months at Real after joining last summer, but in recent weeks has returned to his devastating peak

Kylian Mbappe admits it took him longer than expected to adapt upon joining Real Madrid but is relieved to have finally hit top form for the Champions League holders.