Real Madrid faced another setback on Wednesday as they lost 2-0 to Liverpool in the Champions League, with star forward Kylian Mbappé missing a crucial penalty. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted Liverpool deserved their victory but emphasized the need to support Mbappé during this challenging period.
“As a striker, you want to score, and when you don’t, it’s disappointing,” Ancelotti said. “Patience is key during difficult moments like this. We all need to support him, and he will bounce back.”
This loss adds to a string of poor performances for Madrid, with three defeats in their last five matches, including heavy losses to Barcelona and AC Milan. The team now sits in 24th place, an unusually low position for the club.
Mbappé, who joined Madrid this summer in a highly publicized move, described the transfer as a “dream come true.” However, his season has been marred by injuries, missed opportunities, and off-field controversies. Earlier, he took a break from international matches to recover from a thigh injury, only to face unverified allegations of misconduct in Sweden, which he strongly denied.
Real Madrid captain Luka Modric acknowledged the challenges Mbappé is facing but expressed confidence in his resilience. “Starting at Madrid is never easy, but Mbappé is experienced and one of the best players in the world,” Modric said.
Madrid will aim to regain momentum when they host Getafe in La Liga on Sunday. Modric remains optimistic, stating, “He has our full support. With confidence and hard work, he’ll prove why he belongs here.”
