Kylian Mbappe warns Atletico Madrid in derby
Kylian Mbappe Ready for Madrid Derby
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe is gearing up for his first Madrid derby this weekend as Los Blancos prepare to face their city rivals at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 8. The La Liga title race is tightly contested, with a shock defeat at Espanyol last weekend narrowing Carlo Ancelotti’s lead to just one point at the top of the table.
Importance of the Madrid Derby
The upcoming derby showdown between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid could have a significant impact on the La Liga campaign, and Mbappe is eager to make his mark in the match. Having not faced Diego Simeone’s side during his time at AS Monaco or Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappe is determined to contribute to his team’s success.
Mbappe’s Form
Despite missing the previous encounter against Atletico Madrid due to injury, Mbappe is currently in red-hot form, scoring eight goals in his last six games across all competitions. A goal against Atletico in the upcoming match would be crucial for both him and the team as they aim to secure victory and maintain their position in the title race.
Mbappe’s Determination
Expressing his eagerness for the derby, Mbappe stated, “I always play to win. It’s going to be a very important match for us and all the Real Madrid fans. The objective is always the same, to go out and win. Even more so when we play against Atletico Madrid, with the situation we have in La Liga, where they are close to us. We have to win and we’re going to do everything to win.”
History of the Madrid Derby
Atletico Madrid’s recent visits to Real Madrid have resulted in 1-1 draws, with Real Madrid securing victories in the preceding three encounters. Simeone’s last league win at Real Madrid’s home ground dates back to 2016, where Barcelona ultimately claimed the league title. However, Real Madrid exacted revenge by defeating Atletico in a memorable Champions League final in the same season.
As the anticipation for the Madrid derby builds, Mbappe and his teammates are focused on securing a crucial victory that could have a lasting impact on the outcome of the La Liga title race.
