Kylian Mbappe has warned Real Madrid’s rivals that he is “hungry for more” after opening his Liga goal account for the Blancos at the fourth attempt.
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Scored on debut in UEFA Super CupThen went three games without a goalBagged match-winning brace vs BetisGettyWHAT HAPPENED?
After netting on his debut for the Spanish giants in a UEFA Super Cup victory over Atalanta, the World Cup winner posted a blank through three outings in La Liga. The France international attracted criticism for his toothless performances, with the expectation being that he would be a prolific presence for Carlo Ancelotti.
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Mbappe is now showing that he can be just that, with a match-winning brace recorded in a 2-0 win over Real Betis. Those efforts came in front of an adoring new fan base at Santiago Bernabeu, with the 25-year-old forward proving what he is capable of.
WHAT MBAPPE SAID
Having broken his duck, Mbappe will be hoping that there are many more goals to come. He believes that will be the case and has told those preparing to cross his path that he is now “hungry for more” as he looks to enjoy a productive first season in the Spanish capital.
WHAT NEXT?
Mbappe became Paris Saint-Germain’s all-time leading scorer before severing ties with them as a free agent, with the target found on 256 occasions for the Ligue 1 heavyweights. Having committed to a five-year contract with Real, he will fancy his chances of becoming a centurion for them as well.