Mbappé sets sights on trophies and Madrid redemption

Kylian Mbappé begins his third season at Real Madrid with a clear mission: ending his trophy drought and restoring harmony with the Santiago Bernabéu crowd. Despite topping the scoring charts in LaLiga, the Champions League and the 2026 World Cup, the French forward endured a paradoxical 2025/26 campaign, shining individually while missing out on major team honours. Since his Ligue 1 triumph in 2024, Mbappé has added only the UEFA Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup, both won during his debut year in Spain.

Spanish outlet AS notes that his Champions League form dipped at crucial moments, with subdued performances against Arsenal and Bayern Munich drawing criticism. Tensions with supporters also grew late in the season, fuelled by inconsistent displays and frustration surrounding his injury recovery.

Fresh from another standout World Cup, Mbappé returns determined to lead José Mourinho’s side to silverware and repay what he views as an outstanding debt to Madrid’s fans.