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From the start of his adventure at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé has been compared to Cristiano Ronaldo. A comparison that he sought from his presentation at the Santiago Bernabeu where he used the famous phrase from the Portuguese: “Uno, dos, tres, Hala Madrid. »And on the pitch, CR7 is doing a little better than Mbappé during the same period.
The start of the season Kylian Mbappé is very criticized by observers but also by supporters of the Real Madrid. Facing the FC Barcelona in particular, he had been reported eight times in an offside position, which did not help the Bondynois to be adopted. But during his first Clasico, Cristiano Ronaldo neither had he scored…
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Statistics close to Ronaldo?
Expected as the new messiah of Real Madridthe Frenchman is the subject of all comparisons, particularly with his illustrious predecessor, Cristiano Ronaldo. If the results of the start of the season for the former Parisian are not catastrophic, they are far from being as flamboyant as hoped. With 8 goals scored as of November 15, Mbappé seems to be struggling to find its feet in the Madrid playing system.
A more effective Ronaldo
The comparison with Cristiano Ronaldo is inevitable. During his first season at Real Madrid in 2009, the Portuguese had already scored 9 goals in the same period. This statistic highlights the slight delay taken by Mbappé on his illustrious predecessor, since he scored one goal less than the Portuguese legend.
In what ways do you believe the media’s portrayal of Mbappé’s performances impacts his confidence and development as a player?
Question 1: As both Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé have been compared since Mbappé’s arrival at Real Madrid, how do you think Mbappé is handling these comparisons, and do you think it’s fair to compare the two players at this stage of their careers?
Question 2: While Mbappé has faced criticism for his performances this season, particularly in the Clasico match against Barcelona, how do you think he has grown since joining Real Madrid and what areas of his game need improvement?
Question 3: How has the reception of Mbappé been among the fans and the media in Spain compared to his reception in France? Do you think adapting to a new culture and language has played a role in his struggles on the pitch?
Question 4: Although Mbappé has scored 8 goals this season, he is 1 goal behind Ronaldo’s tally at the same point in his first season at Real Madrid. Do you think this statistic is an accurate representation of his performance or should other factors be taken into consideration when evaluating his success?
Question 5: As Mbappé continues to adjust to life at Real Madrid, what are some areas where he could learn from Ronaldo’s experience and leverage his own unique talents to become an even more effective player for the team?