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.

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.

After a challenging start to the season, Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has found his rhythm, climbing to third on LaLiga’s scoring charts. Off the pitch, his thought-provoking comparison between the NBA and soccer has ignited a heated debate among fans and analysts alike.

Kylian Mbappe was in inspired form, scoring twice to guide Real Madrid to a comeback 4-1 win over visitors Las Palmas on Sunday that lifted the champions to the top of the LaLiga standings. Real leapfrogged Atletico Madrid,

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."

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,

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

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.