The Champions League arrives at a delicate moment for Real Madrid, which suffered its first defeat of the season, which may have contributed to the tension around the team. The press room at Valdebebas received on Monday the unexpected presence of Kylian Mbappé, something rare throughout the year, which demonstrates the importance of the moment.
Mbappé, who holds the record for goals in World Cups, had a frustrating performance in the game against Betis, where he missed a penalty and wasted several clear chances that ended up costing his team the defeat.
The French forward decided to face the media in these circumstances and showed the gruff and irritable profile that has been known since he arrived at Real Madrid three seasons ago.
This moment coincides with the start of the European competition, creating additional pressure on the player and the club, who are seeking quick recovery in both La Liga and the Champions League.
