VIDEO : Kylian Mbappe after Virgil van Dijk‘s took him down

This not the Mbappé we know.” Fans criticize Kylian’s performance against Liverpool

“This is not the Mbappé we know.” Fans criticize Kylian’s performance against Liverpool

Liverpool hosted Real Madrid in a UEFA Champions League Matchday 5 clash, with the “Reds” securing a convincing 2-0 victory over the “Whites.”

The match was a disappointment for Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé, who failed to shine with goal-scoring moments but instead drew attention for entirely different reasons. Mbappé missed a penalty and became the subject of social media ridicule for an epic fall during the game.

KYLIAN MBAPPE’S PENALTY IS SAVED BY

– Kylian Mbappé after Virgil van Dijk took him down. pic.twitter.com/qEfVH3NHrd

TheEuropeanLad (@TheEuropeanLad) November 27,2024

https://t.co/dYRE9eAz6T pic.twitter.com/EvkGVk4UaZ

— Has Mbappe scored a free-kick ? (@HasKM7scoredaFK) November 27, 2024

Mbappé is going down to find the Real Madrid in the table pic.twitter.com/4aC9pyRyet

— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) November 27, 2024

Conor Bradley turned Kylian Mbappe into ‘Raygun’  pic.twitter.com/F9OKMPXeuQ

— LFC Transfer Room (@LFCTransferRoom) November 27, 2024

In addition to the backlash over his performance, fans are questioning where the Kylian Mbappé was who shone in the 2022 World Cup final.

Mbappe’s performance against Liverpool is below average. He cannot even convert the penalty to give Real Madrid hope in that game.

Please where is Kylian Mbappe of 2022 world cup final against Argentina? pic.twitter.com/IoXr3jYJJj

— Dekings Sport International (@Chukwuebuk9804) November 28, 2024

There were also jokes about Liverpool’s defense hardly having to work during the match, with some humorously suggesting that when Virgil van Dijk was bored, he would pass the ball to Mbappé just to steal it back

Van Dijk: “When I felt bored in the game I passed the ball to Mbappe and then took it back.” pic.twitter.com/4q8fVnKiP8

— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) November 27, 2024

Fans also highlighted Liverpool defender Conor Bradley’s sliding tackle against Mbappé, praising the defender’s performance while mocking the forward’s struggles.

Conor Bradley on Kylian Mbappé  pic.twitter.com/tMPAnkfNJl

— B/R Football (@brfootball) November 27, 2024

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— (@_broke_boy_) November 27, 2024

Overall, many fans are agreeing that this is not the Mbappé they recognize, especially after his move to Real Madrid. Some users are even claiming that his transfer has had a negative impact on both Real and PSG, as both teams currently sit in 24th and 25th places in the standings.