Mallorca Exploits Mbappé’s Weak Spot
A Key Victory for Mallorca Against Real Madrid
Mallorca secured a very important victory over Real Madrid in their fight to stay in LaLiga. To achieve it, they were not only effective in attack but also managed to identify and exploit one of Kylian Mbappé’s weak points, as he did not have his best performance.
The French forward looked imprecise in front of goal, missing two clear chances in the first half, and physically he did not appear to be at one hundred percent. This is significant, as Mbappé is coming off an injury and is still in the process of regaining his competitive rhythm. Even so, his presence always impacts opponents, although this time he failed to make the difference.
Mbappé’s Weakness Proves Decisive
One of the key aspects of the match was how Mallorca targeted the Frenchman’s side. Just a few days ago, Mbappé himself admitted that defending is one of the areas he needs to improve, and the stats back it up: his contribution in ball recovery has been minimal this season.
While his role is not focused on defending, this situation was well read by Mallorca’s coaching staff. The home team prioritized building play down that flank, where pressure was practically nonexistent. This allowed them to advance more comfortably and create numerical advantages in key areas of the pitch.
Real Madrid Left Without Answers
Mbappé was involved in attack and tried to create danger, but his lack of pressure after losing possession made things easier for Mallorca. Several plays originated from that side, ultimately shaping the match in favor of the “Bermellones.”
Additionally, Real Madrid as a whole struggled. They made defensive errors, found it difficult to maintain the pace of the game, and lacked sharpness in crucial moments. All of this enhanced the home side’s game plan, as Mallorca held firm in the final minutes to secure a highly valuable win.
Individually, Mbappé showed effort and movement but is still far from his best version. His limited defensive contribution, combined with a lack of attacking precision, became a factor that Mallorca exploited intelligently.
This defeat leaves several takeaways for Real Madrid, especially with the Champions League ahead. Beyond the result, it is clear that the team needs to recover the best version of its stars, and in Mbappé’s case, find the balance between his offensive impact and his commitment in phases without the ball.
