October 26th 2024.
In his highly anticipated debut in El Clasico, Kylian Mbappe faced a devastating defeat as his team, Real Madrid, suffered a crushing 4-0 loss against their arch rivals, Barcelona, at the Bernabeu. Despite scoring eight goals for his new club since his move from Paris Saint-Germain, the French superstar has yet to fully win over the hearts of his supporters.
Mbappe had a golden opportunity to make a lasting impression and help his team bring down the current Liga leaders. However, things took a turn for the worse as the 25-year-old struggled with his timing and was caught offside multiple times throughout the game. In fact, he had two goals disallowed due to offside calls and ran beyond the last defender a staggering six times in just the first half - a record for any player in Europe's top five leagues this season.
Even when Mbappe managed to evade Barcelona's trap, his finishing skills were not up to par and he was unable to find the back of the net. On the other hand, his counterpart Robert Lewandowski put on a second half performance that was nothing short of ruthless efficiency. The veteran striker, ironically, broke Real's offside trap and scored the first goal of the game in the 54th minute with a low shot from the edge of the penalty area.
Lewandowski continued to dominate, doubling Barcelona's lead just two minutes later with a sensational header, once again escaping the attention of Real's defense. Although he missed a chance to complete his hat-trick when his shot hit the woodwork, his team secured a comprehensive victory with two more goals from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha in the closing stages.
While the night belonged to Barcelona and their coach, Hansi Flick, Real fans were left disappointed and directed their frustration towards Mbappe. Some fans could not believe the number of offside calls against him and labeled him as the "offside merchant." Others criticized his lack of awareness and described him as a "fraud" who relies solely on his speed and power. One fan even expressed disbelief, calling Mbappe "useless" as he missed scoring opportunities and failed to stay onside. It was a tough night for Mbappe, but the show was stolen by Lewandowski and his dominant performance.
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