Mbappe continues his outstanding form by netting his 26th goal of the season
Mbappé comes to the rescue for Real Madrid yet again, as the French star inspires the team to a scrappy win over Alavés. The 26-year-old Real Madrid star opened the scoring with a moment of individual brilliance by cutting inside on the left flank before unleashing a powerful strike into the top corner to beat Antonio Sivera. The Real Madrid striker netted his 17th goal of the season in La Liga and his 26th goal in all competitions. Mbappé continues to provide for Real Madrid, but for how long can the France international keep rescuing the team? So far, their constant dependence on Mbappé delivering moments of brilliance has not proved to effective on a consistent basis.
Alonso’s job still hangs on thin ice despite win
Real Madrid managed to give Xabi Alonso a breather thanks to Rodrygo’s 76th-minute winner, with the Basque manager’s job still on thin ice. One thing observed from their performance was the pressure and intensity they played with off the ball, which had significantly improved compared to previous games. A major contributing factor to their win was the return of Kylian Mbappé, who sat out Madrid’s defeat to Manchester City after suffering muscle problems earlier in the week. Mbappé delivered yet another man-of-the-match performance, as the Frenchman was explosive once more in the final third. Real Madrid will hope to carry this momentum into their clash with Sevilla, which many view as a tricky test before the Christmas break.
Mbappe dependencia unlikely to be sufficient for Madrid this season
Real Madrid will be delighted with Mbappé’s performances this year; however, it still seems unlikely to be enough to help the team win trophies this season. Despite Mbappé often finding himself in good positions to receive the ball, the service from midfield remains something Alonso must improve. Real Madrid have often pulled through tight matches thanks to moments of Mbappé brilliance. Despite Mbappé scoring a handful of goals last season, it was not enough to help Los Merengues win major trophies, further proving they must shift their focus from the “Mbappé dependencia” method. The same pattern is still seen in Madrid’s performances this season, with Mbappé contributing to a significant portion of their goals.
