MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé credits a change in mentality for starting to play better for Real Madrid. Mbappé has struggled in his first season with Madrid but has been gradually meeting the expectations that came with his high profile.

Kylian Mbappe has said his “mentality changed” at Real Madrid after December’s La Liga defeat against Athletic Club — a game in which he missed a penalty. The France international striker failed to convert a penalty while Madrid were 1-0 down in Bilbao as Carlo Ancelotti’s side eventually lost 2-1 on December 4,

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé has revealed that a significant change in mentality has played a key role in turning around his initial struggles in the Spanish capital.

Kylian Mbappé has continued his scoring streak with a brace as Real Madrid routed 10-man Las Palmas 4-1 to return to the top of the Spanish league.

Kylian Mbappe's heroics helped Real Madrid earn a 4-1 La Liga home win against UD Las Palmas on Sunday, January 19. The Frenchman bagged a brace (18' P, 36'). B

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe has been in inspired form with four goals in their last three games and said on Tuesday it took him longer than expected to play like his old self after moving from Paris St Germain as he adjusted to a new team.

Kylian Mbappé has admitted he was "thinking a lot" as he struggled to adapt to life at Real Madrid, saying he "couldn't do any worse."

Just when it seemed the pressure of a lifelong dream switch to Real Madrid might prove too great for Kylian Mbappe to overcome, the French superstar silenced his doubters.

The podium pecking order in the race for this season’s La Liga top-scorer prize underwent a change over the weekend.This came owing to developments in Real Madrid’s meeting with Las Palmas.Carlo

Kylian Mbappe has spoken up about the mental challenges he faced during the early part of his Real Madrid career.