French star faces intense criticism after record-breaking eight offside calls in Barcelona defeat
Kylian Mbappé’s eagerly anticipated El Clásico debut for Real Madrid turned into a nightmare as Los Blancos suffered a crushing 4-0 defeat to Barcelona. Signed on a free transfer from PSG in the summer, Mbappé has faced growing criticism for his inconsistent performances, but his latest showing in Spain’s biggest rivalry match has only added pressure.
FootballCritic rated Mbappé’s performance at 5.1—the lowest on the pitch—as he struggled to make an impact, with the most alarming statistic being a record eight offside calls against him, the highest recorded in any of Europe’s top five leagues by Opta. Though he found the net once in the first half, the goal was disallowed due to another offside ruling, highlighting his struggles against a tightly organized Barcelona defense.
Though Mbappé managed three shots on target and completed all his passes, he only touched the ball 27 times and finished with a disappointing 25% dribble success rate.
Mbappe v Barcelona in 6 stats
| Minutes | 90 |
| Shots/On target | 3/3 |
| Pass percentage | 100% |
| Dribble completion | 25% |
| Touches | 27 |
| Offsides | 8 |
Spanish outlets were quick to respond, with AS describing the striker as “caught in Barcelona’s web,” and Marca adding that Real Madrid missed a “golden opportunity to destroy Barcelona.”
Marca’s criticism extended to Mbappé’s missed one-on-one chances against Barça goalkeeper Iñaki Peña. “[Real Madrid] needed Mbappé at his best, but he was unable to stay onside,” they remarked, adding that his missed opportunity in the 64th minute dashed any hope of a comeback.
As Mbappé adjusts to life at Real Madrid, fans at the Bernabéu have shown little patience, with comparisons made to other Madrid icons like Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo, who also faced early criticism.
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