Real Madrid Didn't Achieve the Feat Against Arsenal and this was quickly noted in the latest episode of El Chiringuito. After a whole week of talking about it, Josep Pedrerol has been very disappointed with the performance of the Madridists. Specifically, he has publicly pointed to a player, indicating that "the best in the world" has to show up in these types of matches. Indeed, he is talking about Kylian Mbappé.
Josep Pedrerol Points to Kylian Mbappé
Minutes after Real Madrid's elimination in the Champions League, Pedrerol didn't hold back. Speaking about the second leg at Santiago Bernabéu, he was blunt: "There have been stars who haven't been up to the task, and it's not the first time. The best in the world shows up in these matches, and I didn't see Mbappé today. It's unfair to point only at him, but at least Vinicius tried."
The truth is that Kylian Mbappé didn't have his best match against Arsenal: he only made one shot, which wasn't even on target. He fell into an offside position, attempted 11 passes of which he completed 8, and touched the ball 16 times. In this aspect, he also lost six balls and only recovered 2, practically attracting all the criticism in Real Madrid.
To make matters worse, the French forward couldn't finish the match, having injured his ankle, although it seems to be a minor ailment.
Kylian Mbappé, Affected in Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé arrived at Real Madrid in July 2024 with the label of a superstar and the pressure to justify his signing. Until April 2025, he has played 40 official matches with the white club, scoring 32 goals and providing 4 assists. In LaLiga, he has played 29 matches, scoring 22 goals and providing 3 assists. In the Champions League, he has participated in 14 matches, with 7 goals and 1 assist, and in the UEFA Super Cup, he scored 1 goal.
Despite being the team's top scorer, Mbappé is going through a negative streak, with three consecutive matches without scoring and a recent expulsion for a hard tackle against Alavés. This situation has caused criticism and questions about his adaptation to the team and his impact in the decisive moments of the season. Madrid, which is in the fight for LaLiga and the Cup, needs its star to regain his best form to face the challenges ahead.