Mbappé: Real Madrid “repositioned” me and now shines with France

Mbappé: The Rebirth in Madrid and the Look at the Classification

Kylian Mbappé, after his arrival at Real Madrid, has experienced a significant change, according to his own words. The star striker has found in the Spanish capital an environment conducive to “putting his head in its place”, which is reflected in his impressive performance on the court. The French attacker has accumulated 16 goals in 14 appearances between club and country, demonstrating remarkable consistency. In his second season in Madrid, he failed to score in only one match, quickly surpassing the numbers from his previous season. Mbappé shared that life outside his home country has been easier for him. “I have adapted well to Madrid, I am a little more relaxed there,” he stated in a press conference prior to the World Cup qualifying match against Azerbaijan.

This is not a criticism of France. The lifestyle is different, it’s less hectic than in Paris. I have managed to put my head and legs in place.

Kylian Mbappé

Recently, Mbappé surpassed Thierry Henry as the second-highest goalscorer in the history of the French national team, a feat that highlights his impact on international football. Now, his focus is on surpassing Olivier Giroud’s record and securing France’s qualification for the World Cup.

Mbappé, although initially affected by an ankle problem, was declared fit for the match. His priority, above individual records, is to secure his team’s qualification. “The most important thing is to qualify for the World Cup. That will come naturally,” he commented. Coach Didier Deschamps acknowledges the importance of not underestimating Azerbaijan, despite their position in the world ranking. Deschamps emphasized the need to respect all opponents and avoid any possibility of surprises. The French coach emphasized that the team should not be overconfident, recalling the lesson of not qualifying for the previous World Cup.