Kylian Mbappe’s search for his first La Liga goal continues as Real Madrid settled for a 1-1 draw against Las Palmas on Thursday. The French superstar, who joined Los Blancos in a highly publicized transfer, has yet to score in the Spanish top flight, with his only goal for the club coming in the UEFA Super Cup victory over Atalanta earlier this month.
Las Palmas stunned the defending champions by taking an early lead just five minutes into the match. Alberto Moleiro showcased impressive skill, navigating past multiple defenders before netting a precise shot from inside the area. The early setback put pressure on Madrid to respond.
Despite controlling possession and creating several opportunities, Real Madrid struggled to break through Las Palmas’ solid defense. It was Vinicius Junior who eventually equalized for the hosts, calmly converting a penalty in the 69th minute after a handball was called inside the box. The Brazilian winger’s goal marked his first in the league this season, offering a glimmer of hope for Madrid’s attacking prospects.
Madrid’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, expressed concern over the team’s form. “It’s been difficult for us to be as solid as we were last season,” Ancelotti admitted. “We need to find a solution quickly, and I think we are going to find it. These first three matches showed me a lot of things that have not been working well.”
The anticipation surrounding Mbappe’s debut season in La Liga remains high, but the forward has yet to deliver in domestic competition. His integration into the team’s dynamic continues, and fans are eager to see him replicate the form that made him one of the world’s most coveted players.
Adding to the mix, young Brazilian talent Endrick made a brief appearance, coming off the bench in the 86th minute to replace Vinicius Junior. Endrick, who scored in his debut against Real Valladolid, represents the future of Madrid’s attack and is already making an impression.
Las Palmas, still in search of their first win of the season, showed resilience and tactical discipline. After drawing against Sevilla and suffering a loss to Leganes, securing a point against the reigning champions is a positive step for the team.
In other La Liga action, Girona, last season’s surprise package with a third-place finish, secured their first win with a commanding 4-0 victory over Osasuna at home. Bryan Gil opened the scoring in the first half, while Viktor Tsygankov, Abel Ruiz, and Cristhian Stuani added to the tally in the second half. Girona had started the season with a draw and a loss, and this emphatic win could signal a return to form.
As La Liga progresses, the competition intensifies, and teams are eager to establish their positions. For Real Madrid, finding their rhythm and unlocking Mbappe’s goal-scoring prowess will be crucial in their quest to defend the title.
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Mbappe scoreless again in Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with Las Palmas
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