Kylian Mbappe penalty miss/ Real Madrid loss/ Athletic Club vs Real Madrid/ La Liga standings/ Carlo Ancelotti post-match comments/ Jude Bellingham Real Madrid goal/ MADRID/ Newslooks/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Kylian Mbappe has taken full responsibility for his missed penalty in Real Madrid’s 2-1 defeat to Athletic Club. Despite a late goal from Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid fell short due to a defensive error. Coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed support for Mbappe as the team looks to rebound.
Mbappe Reflects on Penalty Miss: Quick Looks
- Key Moment: Mbappe’s missed penalty came with Real trailing 1-0.
- Final Score: Athletic Club defeated Real Madrid 2-1.
- Personal Accountability: Mbappe publicly takes responsibility via Instagram.
- Ancelotti’s Support: Coach backs Mbappe, citing time needed to adapt.
- Real Madrid’s Standings: The loss leaves them four points behind Barcelona.
Real Madrid’s Mbappe Reflects on Costly Penalty Miss to Athletic Club
Deep Look
Kylian Mbappe stepped up to the penalty spot with a chance to level Real Madrid’s La Liga clash against Athletic Club but failed to convert, a pivotal moment in their 2-1 defeat on the road. The French star’s miss marked his second penalty failure in consecutive games, following a similar outcome against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League last week.
The Match Unfolds
Real Madrid trailed 1-0 when Mbappe was awarded a penalty, but his strike was denied by Athletic Club goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala. The miss proved costly as Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham later scored to equalize, only for a late error by Federico Valverde to gift Athletic Club’s Gorka Guruzeta the winning goal.
Mbappe’s Reflection
Following the match, Mbappe took to Instagram to address his performance.
“Bad result. A big mistake in a match where every detail counts. I take full responsibility for it. A difficult moment but it’s the best time to change this situation and show who I am,” he wrote.
Ancelotti’s Reaction
“Mbappe was sad and disappointed after the game,” said Ancelotti. “He still needs time to adapt and is doing everything possible to get better.”
Team Challenges and the Road Ahead
While Mbappe’s penalty miss was a focal point, Real Madrid’s issues extended beyond a single play. Defensive lapses, including Valverde’s late-game mistake, compounded their struggles.
The team now faces an uphill battle to close the gap with Barcelona in La Liga, as consistency and execution remain challenges. With upcoming fixtures critical to their season, Mbappe and his teammates will need to regroup quickly.
