Jude Bellingham appeared to be frustrated at Kylian Mbappe during Real Madrid’s 2-1 defeat to Athletic Club on Wednesday nightThe Englishman was positioned in the penalty box, anticipating a pass from Mbappé as Los Blancos tried to chase the gameBut Mbappe chose a different approach, attempting to dribble past his marker before delivering a cross, which proved unsuccessful
Real Madrid suffered their sixth defeat of the season on Wednesday night, losing 2-1 to Athletic Club at San Mamés.
The game saw another dismal performance from Kylian Mbappé, who missed his second penalty in eight days and struggled to deliver for Los Blancos.
Jude Bellingham appeared to be frustrated at Kylian Mbappe during Real Madrid’s 2-1 defeat to Athletic Club on Wednesday night. Photo: Cesar Cebolla.
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Patience with the French striker appears to be wearing thin, not just among fans, but also among teammates.
Jude Bellingham, who scored Madrid’s only goal to momentarily tie the game, was visibly unhappy throughout.
The midfielder’s determination was palpable as he worked tirelessly to spark a comeback, even receiving a late booking for dissent.
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A particular flashpoint came late in the game when Mbappé opted to take on Athletic’s Dani Vivian instead of passing, only to lose possession for a goal kick.
In a video shared on social media, Bellingham was seen gesturing furiously, appearing to curse as he cast a frustrated glare at the French superstar.
This moment encapsulated the mounting tension within Real Madrid’s ranks as the team struggles to find consistency amidst mounting pressure.
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The pressure was on Los Blancos to respond following Barcelona’s emphatic 5-1 victory over Mallorca on Tuesday.
However, Ancelotti’s side fell short, suffering a 2-1 defeat to Athletic Club at San Mamés, per Football Espana.
The loss leaves Real Madrid four points behind Barcelona in the La Liga standings, although they have a game in hand. Meanwhile, Athletic Club solidified their position in fourth place with the win.
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Mbappe now faces the task of regrouping ahead of Real Madrid’s next clash against Girona on Saturday night.
Mbappe apologises after Bilbao defeat
Henzodaily.ng also reported that Kylian Mbappe has taken responsibility for Real Madrid’s surprise defeat to Athletic Bilboa and has tendered an apology to the fans.
The Frenchman has promised to bounce back stronger following his nightmarish start to life in Spain as he has failed to hit the heights he did while at Paris Saint-Germain.
Mbappe was culpable for missing several big chances against Bilbao and also missed a penalty, his second in a week after also missing against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League.
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