Let’s be honest, when Kylian Mbappé finally joined Real Madrid, the expectations were sky high. Fans, critics, and even haters all had their eyes on him. Some were waiting for magic, others were waiting for him to flop. And truthfully, at first, it felt like he wasn’t living up to the hype. People said he didn’t adapt quickly, he wasn’t as sharp, and that the pressure of wearing the white jersey was weighing him down.
But fast forward to now, Mbappé just broke the single-season scoring record in Madrid. Yes, you read that right. The same guy people were calling a flop is now writing his name in Madrid’s history books. That’s not something you stumble into by mistake. That’s consistency, hard work, and world-class finishing.
Yet, despite that, there are still people throwing shade, saying things like “he only scores tap-ins,” or “he doesn’t show up in big games.” Really? Are we watching the same player? This man has carried the team in tight situations, stepped up when others faded, and still kept his cool under the heavy spotlight.
Let’s not forget that adapting to a club like Real Madrid isn’t a walk in the park. The culture, the fans, the weight of the jersey, it’s all different. And still, Mbappé didn’t just adapt; he thrived. So calling him a flop after all that just doesn’t add up.
Breaking a scoring record in a club with legends like Ronaldo, Raul, and Di Stefano isn’t ordinary. It’s not about stats alone, it’s about rising above pressure and delivering when it matters most.
Is he perfect? No. Has he made mistakes? Of course. But calling him a flop in the same breath as mentioning his record-breaking season is wild. Give credit where it’s due.
Mbappé might have had a slow start, but he’s proven that he belongs in the white of Madrid. And honestly, if breaking records is what a flop looks like, then maybe we all need to redefine what success means in football.
For me, he’s no flop, he’s just getting started.
Kylan mbappe to the world.