"He means a lot to Real": Ronaldo backs Kylian Mbappé after recent struggles

Real Madrid legend Ronaldo Nazário has shared his thoughts on Kylian Mbappé and his current challenges at the club. The former Real striker expressed confidence that Mbappé will overcome his difficulties and become a key player for Los Blancos.

Details. According to Ronaldo, Mbappé has repeatedly proven his quality on the biggest stages, and there’s no doubt he can elevate his game to a new level.

"In football, anything can happen. There are good and bad periods. You shouldn't focus too much on minor setbacks. Mbappé means a lot to Real, and he will be very important. Both Real and Mbappé deserve great things," said Ronaldo.

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Context. Kylian Mbappé's poor run of form continues. In Real Madrid's most recent La Liga match, the French forward missed a penalty against Athletic Bilbao, leading to a 2-1 loss for the team.