In a night full of surprises, Kylian Mbappé’s penalty struggles continued as Real Madrid faced a shocking 2-1 defeat against Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés Stadium. 😱
The French superstar, who joined Real Madrid this season, missed a crucial penalty in the 75th minute that could have leveled the game. This marks his third penalty miss in just five attempts this season. What’s going on with Mbappé? 🤔
A Tough Night for Los Blancos
Real Madrid started strong, with Vinícius Júnior lighting up the pitch and scoring an early goal in the 15th minute. But Athletic Bilbao, known for their never-give-up spirit, fought back. Iñaki Williams equalized before halftime, and Oihan Sancet put the home team ahead in the second half.
When Mbappé stepped up for the penalty, fans from Jakarta to Mumbai held their breath. But Unai Simón, Athletic’s goalkeeper, made a stunning save. The miss left fans across South Asia and Southeast Asia buzzing on social media.
Social Media Meltdown
Twitter and Instagram were ablaze with reactions. Football enthusiasts shared memes and debated whether Mbappé is feeling the pressure in his new club.
“Mbappé missing penalties? Even my weekend futsal team scores those! 😅” joked @BangaloreBallers.
“Come on Mbappé, we’re counting on you to make El Clásico exciting! #LaLiga” posted @ManilaMadridista.
Time for a Comeback
Adjusting to a new team can be challenging, even for a player as talented as Mbappé. Real Madrid’s manager expressed full support, saying, “Kylian is an incredible player. We have total confidence he will find his rhythm.”
Looking Ahead
With more matches on the horizon, fans are hopeful that Mbappé will regain his confidence. After all, every legend has faced obstacles on their journey to greatness. 🌟
What do you think? Will Mbappé bounce back and lead Real Madrid to glory? Share your thoughts and stay tuned for more football action! ⚽️🔥
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Mbappe misses another penalty as Real Madrid slump at Athletic Bilbao
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