Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe is a French forward currently playing as a striker for Real Madrid. He is La Liga's leading scorer this season with 21 goals. Mbappe is newsworthy due to his recent performances and comments related to Real Madrid's successes and struggles. He scored a late penalty in a 2-1 win against Rayo Vallecano, helping Real Madrid close the gap on Barcelona in La Liga. He also scored twice in a 2-0 victory against Villarreal, which briefly put Real Madrid at the top of the league. However, he has also been critical of his team, questioning their desire after a Champions League defeat to Benfica that sent them into the playoff round. Real Madrid also crashed out of the Copa del Rey. Mbappe's fitness was also a concern before the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona, a match they ultimately lost. His performance and attitude are crucial to Real Madrid's pursuit of La Liga and Champions League titles.