Kylian Mbappe’s highly anticipated El Clasico debut turned disastrous as Real Madrid endured a crushing 4-0 defeat to Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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Mbappe, who joined Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, faced intense criticism after two of his goals were ruled offside, adding to a series of frustrating offside incidents.
The French star failed to impress Madrid fans, who quickly labeled him as an “offside merchant.”
In the first half alone, Mbappe was caught offside six times, setting an unwanted record for the most offside calls on any player in Europe’s top leagues this season.
Despite having chances, he struggled to capitalize, with missed shots further compounding his difficult evening. His inefficiency stood in stark contrast to Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski, who led his team to a decisive victory.
Lewandowski broke the deadlock in the second half, exploiting Real’s defensive lapse to slot past Andriy Lunin. He followed up with a powerful header two minutes later, doubling Barcelona’s lead and highlighting his finishing prowess.
Barcelona continued their dominance, with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha adding two more goals in the final minutes to complete the rout.
Frustrated Madrid fans took to social media to express their disappointment in Mbappe, with some labeling him as a “pace and power merchant” who lacks timing and awareness.
Another fan summed up the sentiment, calling him “useless” for failing to make the most of his onside opportunities.
As Real Madrid reels from this defeat, fans’ hopes for Mbappe to elevate the team remain, but patience may be wearing thin.
