Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has pointed to a 'mentality issue' as the reason behind his difficult start at the Santiago Bernabeu. The 26-year-old joined Los

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" before turning his form around in recent weeks. Mbappé now looks close to peak form,

MADRID — 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.

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 Mbappe ’s first-half display and a great performance from Dani Ceballos paved the way for Real Madrid to move two points clear of Atletico Madrid — who lost 1-0 at Leganes — and seven ahead of Barcelona. And there was more good news as David Alaba returned, 399 days after his serious knee injury.

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,

At a prematch press conference to preview Wednesday's Champions League clash with RB Salzburg, Real Madrid's forward Kylian Mbappe admitted when he hit rock bottom.

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.