The last few weeks have not been quiet for Kylian Mbappe. The footballer did not go to the October training camp of the French national team because he wanted to rest. As it turned out, he was not in the Spanish capital because he flew to Sweden, where he allegedly had fun in a nightclub. The Expressen daily even reported that he was accused of rape and sexual harassment. Even his lawyer recently commented on this matter.
Kylian Mbappe showed what he can do. Ancelotti was right
– At this point, these are speculations. I don't see it affecting him. Instead, I see his enthusiasm to contribute to the team. These 15 days have helped him a lot because he is a different player than before the break, Ancelotti said, talking about Kylian Mbappe's physical condition. Just 20 minutes of Saturday's match against Celta Vigo were enough for the coach's words to be confirmed. When the Canal+ Sport operator showed the coach, the Frenchman shot from about 20 meters so that the goalkeeper had no chance.
– A wonderful goal – summed up the commentators. Thibault also had a chance to prove himself Courtoiswho brilliantly defended Swedberg's shot in a one-on-one situation. The guests clearly had the upper hand, but this did not translate into goal opportunities. They played apathetically, without much aggression, it was not obvious that they would do anything to get the ball into the net. They went into the break with a modest lead.
There was a lot more going on on the pitch from the beginning of the second half. In the 51st minute, after an excellent team effort, Oscar Mingueza crossed the penalty area, and Swedberg scored the ball from close range. Thus, he took revenge for the wasted opportunity in the first half. The hosts' joy could not last long. After Jude Bellingham received the ball, Mbappe passed the ball to Vinicius, who shot it into the empty net. However, the referee whistled for offside and the goal was disallowed.
The Celta Vigo player could have become a hero. “He deserves to be in the first team”
Carlo Ancelotti had to act and introduced Rodrygo and Luka Modric. The latter did what he had to do three minutes after inputwhen he played perfectly perpendicular to Vinicius. In his style, the Brazilian passed Vicente Guaita and scored his fifth goal this season. However, Celta did not intend to give up, and with a player like Oscar Mingueza in their squad, they were still dangerous for the Spanish champions.
– He deserves to be in the first squad of the Spanish national team – said commentators. The 25-year-old often won duels with defenders, and his shot in the 70th minute narrowly missed the post. Immediately, fans on the X website started comparing him to FC Barcelona right defender Jules Kounde and suggest his return to the Catalan team. Celta had no scruples or any fear of changing the ball in the opponent's half. – This courage may be impressive – said commentators.
Celta Vigo – Real Madrid 1:2 (0:1)
Goals: Swendberg (51') – Mbappe (20'), Vinicius Junior (66')
Despite this, she was unable to score a second hit and had to accept defeat. Real after 10 rounds La Liga strengthened its second place in the table with 24 points. The same number has the leader FC Barcelona, which will face Sevilla on Sunday. Claudio Giraldez's players remain in 10th position, with 13 points.