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Ancelotti says Mbappé is ‘aware’ he must play better after missing penalties in Madrid defeats

BARCELONA, Spain — Carlo Ancelotti is convinced Kylián Mbappé will find a way out of the rut that has included two big penalty misses since his highly-anticipated move to Real Madrid, the Italian coach said Friday. His post after the Athletic game is one of a player who knows how he is playing and that he can play better,” Ancelotti …

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3 weeks ago

Mbappé and Bellingham respond to unhappy fans with goals in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Getafe

Associated Press

MADRID — Kylian Mbappé made some peace with Real Madrid’s fans. Mbappé scored in Madrid’s 2-0 win over Getafe in the Spanish league on Sunday to help ease the pressure on the France star. “Things have been going well in La Liga since the last defeat, but we can’t get sidetracked because this is what Real Madrid demands,” Madrid defender …

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What is going wrong with Kylian Mbappe's dream Real Madrid move?

India Today

After years of transfer sagas and loyalty debates, Kylian Mbappé finally donned the white jersey of Real Madrid this season. His underwhelming start reached its nadir in Real Madrid's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on November 28 in the UEFA Champions League. However, the game at Anfield is merely the latest example of Mbappé's struggles to find his footing …

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Liverpool shines in Champions League, dumping Real Madrid down the table. Dortmund rises to 4th

Hindustan Times

Liverpool is 100% on top of the Champions League after dumping title holder Real Madrid into an almost unbelievable 24th place in the 36-team standings on Wednesday. Alexis Mac Allister, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield Stadium No one felt the embarrassment of Madrid’s 2-0 …

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Kylian Mbappe lacking in confidence: Real Madrid boss after loss vs Liverpool

India Today

Kylian Mbappe endured another frustrating outing for Real Madrid on Wednesday night, as the French striker failed to make a significant impact in his team's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield in the Champions League. Despite these difficulties, manager Carlo Ancelotti remained supportive of his star forward, describing him as an "extraordinary" player who simply needs time and patience to …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Liverpool shines in Champions League, dumping Real Madrid down the table. Dortmund rises to 4th

Associated Press

Liverpool is 100% on top of the Champions League after dumping title holder Real Madrid into an almost unbelievable 24th place in the 36-team standings on Wednesday. Only Liverpool has started the new Champions League format with five wins and first-year coach Arne Slot’s team is two points clear of Inter Milan. “You know how special it is to play …

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4 weeks ago

Mbappé scores as Madrid moves closer to Barcelona in Spanish league ahead of tough test at Liverpool

Associated Press

Kylian Mbappé scored and Real Madrid moved within four points of Spanish league leader Barcelona with a 3-0 win at Leganes on Sunday ahead of its eagerly awaited Champions League match against Liverpool. Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham also scored to close the gap on Barcelona, which conceded two late goals in a 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo on Saturday. …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Aston Villa cause Champions League upset, beating Bayern Munich 1-0 in Birmingham with Prince William watching on

ABC

Aston Villa has defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 in the Champions League thanks to a brilliant late Jhon Duran goal as the hosts celebrated in style their first home game in Europe's elite club competition for 41 years. Duran's goal came against the run of play as Bayern enjoyed two-thirds of possession and the best chances but found Villa's World Cup-winning …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Champions League returns missing Mbappé, Rodri, Barella as injury wave hits European soccer

Associated Press

Key players will be sidelined when the Champions League resumes Tuesday after a wave of injuries within a week of the new-look competition starting. Inter Milan midfielder Nicolò Barella, who was a standout playing against Rodri on Sept. 18, will miss at least one Champions League game because of a thigh strain. Harry Kane scored four in Bayern’s 9-2 win …

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3 months ago

PSG’s post-galactico era begins with a last-gasp win thanks to Girona goalkeeper’s blunder

Associated Press

PARIS — It took a huge blunder to gift Paris Saint-Germain victory in the first Champions League match of its post-galactico era. For the first time in more than a decade, PSG began its Champions League campaign without at least one star player, known in soccer as a “galactico.” But after the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Edinson Cavani, Neymar, Kylian …

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3 months ago

UEFA Champions League quick hits: Liverpool's perfect tribute after fan's tragic death, Harry Kane breaks English record, as Rodri says players may strike

ABC

A Manchester City star says overworked players are close to going on strike, as Harry Kane breaks an English goalscoring record and Liverpool wins in Milan amid tragic circumstances for a fan. Harry Kane breaks an English record in Bayern's rout Harry Kane broke Wayne Rooney's record for the most Champions League goals by an English player when the Bayern …

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3 months ago

Mbappé starts new Champions League campaign with a goal in Real Madrid victory

Associated Press

MADRID — Kylian Mbappé renewed his quest to win a European title by scoring for Real Madrid in his first Champions League match with the club. “I’m feeling better match after match.” Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was named the man of the match as he was key to keep Stuttgart from capitalizing on its many scoring opportunities. Mbappé won the …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Champions League starts bigger new era with Mbappé at Madrid and rematches of past finals

Associated Press

GENEVA — The new Champions League format kicks off Tuesday after more than six years of planning, one failed proposal and one Super League launch fiasco. Tuesday starts with “Miracle” rematch The new era starts with two 1645 GMT early kickoffs featuring three European Cup winners from the 1980s — Juventus hosts PSV Eindhoven and Aston Villa travels to Young …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Mbappé and Vinícius score penalties as Madrid gets help from woodwork in win at Sociedad

Associated Press

BARCELONA, Spain — Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior converted penalties to help earn Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Real Sociedad after the host was repeatedly denied by the woodwork in La Liga on Saturday. Vinícius put the visitors ahead in the 58th minute after an unnecessary handball by former Manchester City player Sergio Gómez gave the Madrid forward the …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kylian Mbappe finally gets off the mark in LaLiga in his fourth match as Real Madrid superstar nets twice in 2-0 win over Real Betis to move Carlo Ancelotti's side second

Daily Mail

Kylian Mbappe opened his LaLiga account at the fourth time of asking with a brace to fire Real Madrid to a 2-0 home win over Real Betis. Mbappe had failed to score in Madrid's opening three league fixtures, which resulted in the champions dropping points at Mallorca and Las Palmas. Mbappe had failed to find the net in his first …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Kylian Mbappé scores on debut for Real Madrid in a 2-0 win over Atalanta in UEFA Super Cup

New Indian Express

WARSAW: A goal and a trophy. The France captain pulled on the famous white jersey of the Spanish champions for the first time in a competitive match and marked the occasion with the second goal in a 2-0 win over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday. After putting both arms across his chest for his trademark celebration, Mbappé …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Kylian Mbappé scores on debut for Real Madrid in a 2-0 win over Atalanta in UEFA Super Cup

Associated Press

WARSAW, Poland — A goal and a trophy. The France captain pulled on the famous white jersey of the Spanish champions for the first time in a competitive match and marked the occasion with the second goal in a 2-0 win over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday. “It’s a big step for him – people have been …

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6 months ago

Euro 2024: With masked Mbappé likely playing, France out to maintain dominance over Netherlands

Associated Press

LEIPZIG, Germany — Former champions France and the Netherlands clash in their second match at the European Championship. — France and the Netherlands are level on three points in Group D. The Dutch came from behind to beat Poland 2-1 and France needed an own goal to beat Austria 1-0. — The Netherlands won Euro ’88 with current coach Ronald …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mbappé declares his ‘immense pleasure’ at joining Real Madrid after unhappy end to PSG career

Associated Press

Kylian Mbappé spoke Tuesday of his “immense pleasure” at finally joining Real Madrid and felt his time at Paris Saint-Germain came to a sad end. It’s an immense pleasure, a dream coming true, a lot of emotions,” Mbappé said at a pre-match news conference in Metz where France hosts Luxembourg on Wednesday ahead of the European Championship. “I’m very, very …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mbappé not in France squad for Paris Olympics ahead of move to Real Madrid

Associated Press

Kylian Mbappé was left out of France’s provisional squad for the Paris Olympics on Monday before his move to Real Madrid was finally confirmed. I have always said that I wanted to go, but it doesn’t depend on me.” Even France President Emmanuel Macron had called for Mbappé to be part of the men’s Olympic team. Macron said last month …

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7 months ago

Brest secures final automatic Champions League spot in French league, PSG wins without Mbappé

Associated Press

PARIS — Brest secured the final automatic berth in next season’s Champions League with a 3-0 win at Toulouse on Sunday that sealed a third-place finish for the surprise package of the French league on a dramatic final day. After the expansion of Europe’s top club competition from next season, the French league will have three automatic spots in the …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Kylian Mbappé‘s relationship with PSG ending on a sour note after starting amid fanfare

Associated Press

PARIS — Kylian Mbappé's relationship with Paris Saint-Germain started with great fanfare but is ending amid ongoing tensions and without a Champions League trophy. Those included an exclusive look at next season’s home strip, an item on a betting site, a clip of PSG’s women’s team reaching the French Cup final, and kickoff times for the match in different parts …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Goodbye goal: Mbappé gets mixed reception from fans in last PSG home game before scoring in 3-1 loss

Associated Press

PARIS — Kylian Mbappé got a mixed reception from Paris Saint-Germain fans in his last home game for the club before scoring in a 3-1 home defeat against Toulouse in the French league on Sunday. But defensive errors followed as French champion PSG slipped to only its second league defeat of the season, but third straight overall after back-to-back 1-0 …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Ancelotti says his focus is on Madrid's Champions League final not Mbappé's expected arrival

New Indian Express

MADRID: Carlo Ancelotti says that with his Real Madrid eyeing another European Cup he has no time to consider the possibility of coaching Kylian Mbappé next season. Giving his first news conference since Mbappé confirmed on Friday he will be leaving Paris Saint-Germain, Ancelotti faced the inevitable question of if he could confirm his destination was Madrid. Ancelotti said the …

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Ancelotti says Mbappé is ‘aware’ he must play better after missing penalties in Madrid defeats

Mbappé and Bellingham respond to unhappy fans with goals in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Getafe

What is going wrong with Kylian Mbappe's dream Real Madrid move?

Liverpool shines in Champions League, dumping Real Madrid down the table. Dortmund rises to 4th

Kylian Mbappe lacking in confidence: Real Madrid boss after loss vs Liverpool

Liverpool shines in Champions League, dumping Real Madrid down the table. Dortmund rises to 4th

Mbappé scores as Madrid moves closer to Barcelona in Spanish league ahead of tough test at Liverpool

Aston Villa cause Champions League upset, beating Bayern Munich 1-0 in Birmingham with Prince William watching on

Champions League returns missing Mbappé, Rodri, Barella as injury wave hits European soccer

PSG’s post-galactico era begins with a last-gasp win thanks to Girona goalkeeper’s blunder

UEFA Champions League quick hits: Liverpool's perfect tribute after fan's tragic death, Harry Kane breaks English record, as Rodri says players may strike

Mbappé starts new Champions League campaign with a goal in Real Madrid victory

Champions League starts bigger new era with Mbappé at Madrid and rematches of past finals

Mbappé and Vinícius score penalties as Madrid gets help from woodwork in win at Sociedad

Kylian Mbappe finally gets off the mark in LaLiga in his fourth match as Real Madrid superstar nets twice in 2-0 win over Real Betis to move Carlo Ancelotti's side second

Kylian Mbappé scores on debut for Real Madrid in a 2-0 win over Atalanta in UEFA Super Cup

Kylian Mbappé scores on debut for Real Madrid in a 2-0 win over Atalanta in UEFA Super Cup

Euro 2024: With masked Mbappé likely playing, France out to maintain dominance over Netherlands

Mbappé declares his ‘immense pleasure’ at joining Real Madrid after unhappy end to PSG career

Mbappé not in France squad for Paris Olympics ahead of move to Real Madrid

Brest secures final automatic Champions League spot in French league, PSG wins without Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé‘s relationship with PSG ending on a sour note after starting amid fanfare

Goodbye goal: Mbappé gets mixed reception from fans in last PSG home game before scoring in 3-1 loss

Ancelotti says his focus is on Madrid's Champions League final not Mbappé's expected arrival