Real Madrid’s 3-1 defeat to AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League has sent shockwaves through the fanbase, with Kylian Mbappé at the center of the storm. The summer signing, who arrived in a high-profile move amid great expectations, has come under intense scrutiny after a lackluster performance that saw him miss key opportunities, prompting some fans to label him the “worst signing in football history.”
Mbappé, who has been lauded as one of the best talents in world football, struggled throughout the match against Milan, failing to deliver the impact fans had hoped for in a crucial European encounter. Despite the fact that Real Madrid controlled 57% of possession, Mbappé’s individual performance stood out for all the wrong reasons. The French forward missed a one-on-one chance early in the match and only completed one successful cross from a total of six attempts. His inability to beat his marker and lack of sharpness in front of goal added to the frustrations of both the team and the fans.
The defeat was made all the more bitter as AC Milan’s Malick Thiaw, Alvaro Morata, and Tijjani Reijnders all scored, leaving Real Madrid trailing by two goals at the Santiago Bernabéu. Despite a late penalty miss from Milan’s Rafael Leão, the damage had already been done, and the final whistle left Real Madrid fans seething, especially with Mbappé’s inability to deliver in a match where his talents were desperately needed.