Cristiano Ronaldo's 'prediction' about Kylian Mbappé's debacle at Real Madrid

In Chamartín, uncertainty increasingly reigns around the figure of Kylian Mbappé Lottin. It is no secret that the French forward is probably one of the best players in the world and that he joined Real Madrid precisely as such, as a star who would undoubtedly elevate the quality of the already respectable forward line, which includes players of the caliber of Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo Goes.

However, currently, a truly strange situation is occurring with the native of Bondy. Why? After an interesting start to the 2024-25 season, his performance has plummeted, especially now that he does not have Vinicius Jr. as a partner in the offensive front.

This situation has highlighted the weaknesses of a Kylian Mbappé who is showing a completely unexpected image: a player who has sidelined his dazzling efficiency in front of goal, his relentless speed, and the 'devilish' dribbling that characterize him, as well as the stellar performances that the Merengues long to see return.

'Donatello' has had a complicated few games with the Merengue team

The somewhat lackluster image that Kylian Mbappé has presented as a Real Madrid player has generated more comments about his recent misses than about his offensive contributions. Despite his 10 goals and two assists in 20 matches, there is more talk about his errors.

His name is currently tarnished in the international sports landscape, especially after missing a crucial penalty in the match between Athletic Club and Real Madrid (2-1), a miss that could have changed the outcome of the match in favor of the white team.

Before this incident, Mbappé scored a quality goal against Getafe CF (2-0), with a powerful shot from outside the area that reminded everyone of the best 'Donatello'. However, it cannot be forgotten that he had previously missed an important penalty against Liverpool. These events have led Madrid fans to question the French forward's place in the team.

Is the psychological pressure associated with playing for a club of Real Madrid's stature affecting Mbappé? It may seem audacious to talk about pressure for a player who, at the age of 19, had already led France to victory in the 2018 World Cup, showcasing remarkable performance (four goals and one assist). Moreover, he came close to repeating that achievement in Qatar 2022, where he had an even more outstanding performance (eight goals and two assists), even scoring a hat-trick in the final against Argentina.

Cristiano Ronaldo's 'prediction' about Kylian Mbappé's debacle at Real Madrid

However, it is clear that taking on the challenge of joining a big team like Real Madrid or FC Barcelona, and doing so under the pressure of being the star figure, when there is already a forward who also bears the title of star, can impose a certain degree of fear, right? In relation to this topic, a player who commented on it was none other than one of the most iconic figures in the history of the Merengue team, Cristiano Ronaldo, who could anecdotaly be said to have 'predicted' this complicated moment for Kylian Mbappé in Chamartín.

At the beginning of September, during his participation in Rio Ferdinand's podcast, 'CR7', when asked about Kylian Mbappé's arrival at Real Madrid, he expressed the complexity involved in joining such a prestigious and demanding club as the Merengue team. "Let's see if his head is clear and well, and if he can deal well with the pressure, because Real Madrid is not PSG. I can tell you that," said the Portuguese.

At the same time, Cristiano, in a reflective tone, posed a situation that the French forward might be experiencing now, which seems to be a premonition of what is happening. "Mbappé is going there now (to Real Madrid) and you will say, is Real Madrid going to be better with him? We don't know, we have to see. I believe that Real Madrid will remain strong, but I don't know if they will be better than last year. Let's see. Only God knows. But they have a great team, great players." concluded the Portuguese star.

Will Mbappé manage to get back on track soon?

Definitely, a precise analysis by a player who understands what it means to join Real Madrid with the star label. Cristiano had a complicated start with Real Madrid, but fortunately for him, the story ended up being different, to the point that today the Portuguese forward is a historic name in the white team, with a total of 451 goals, being a key figure in great achievements, especially in the UEFA Champions League.

Will Kylian Mbappé be able to get back on track and once again show that decisive version that was so evident at Paris Saint-Germain and in his regular performances with the French national team? We will have to wait to see, but undoubtedly, Real Madrid must be eager for his swift recovery.