Real Madrid secured a crucial victory over Villarreal, with Kylian Mbappe being the main man with both goals for the defending champions. However, he felt disappointed not to finish off

With a brace against Villarreal, Kylian Mbappe surpassed a Ballon d'Or winner's milestone at Real Madrid, closing in on Cristiano Ronaldo's record.

Kylian Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid was always expected to have a huge impact, but even for a player of his caliber, adapting to a new team, playing style, and environment takes time. After spending his entire professional career in France—first breaking into the AS Monaco first team in 2015 and then eight years at Paris Saint-Germain—adjusting to life in Madrid was a process.