"This is not the Mbappé we know." Fans criticize Kylian's performance against Liverpool
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
On Wednesday, November 27, Liverpool hosted Real Madrid in a UEFA Champions League Matchday 5 clash, with the "Reds" securing a convincing 2-0 victory over the "Whites."
The match was a disappointment for Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé, who failed to shine with goal-scoring moments but instead drew attention for entirely different reasons. Mbappé missed a penalty and became the subject of social media ridicule for an epic fall during the game.
In addition to the backlash over his performance, fans are questioning where the Kylian Mbappé was who shone in the 2022 World Cup final.
There were also jokes about Liverpool's defense hardly having to work during the match, with some humorously suggesting that when Virgil van Dijk was bored, he would pass the ball to Mbappé just to steal it back.
Fans also highlighted Liverpool defender Conor Bradley’s sliding tackle against Mbappé, praising the defender’s performance while mocking the forward’s struggles.
Overall, many fans are agreeing that this is not the Mbappé they recognize, especially after his move to Real Madrid. Some users are even claiming that his transfer has had a negative impact on both Real and PSG, as both teams currently sit in 24th and 25th places in the standings.
As a result, after this round, Real Madrid has six points and sits in 24th place in the UEFA Champions League standings, with three matches remaining.
Reminder: Celtic hosted Brugge in another Matchday 5 encounter, which featured a truly epic moment—a Celtic own goal.
