Mbappe poses a significant threat to Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe has emerged as the main source of inspiration for Real Madrid this season thanks to his exceptional scoring record, but the excessive dependence on him brings inherent risks to the club.

Mbappe continues to solidify his role as an irreplaceable “leader” at Real Madrid, contributing to 56.5% of the team’s total goals this season and being the only forward consistently fielded by coach Xabi Alonso in every match.

The French star is showcasing devastating form with 5 goals scored in just 2 games Champions League, lifting Real Madrid to new heights despite Alonso’s emphasis on team play. While last season Mbappe contributed only 29.7% of the team’s goals, this season his influence has surged to a record high. According to Opta, in the Champions League alone, he has been involved in 71.43% of the goals.

His hat-trick against Kairat Almaty last week helped Real Madrid secure a 5-0 victory and marked Mbappe’s fourth career Champions League hat-trick. Notably, it wasn’t until the 83rd minute when Eduardo Camavinga scored that Mbappe stopped being the sole contributor to the team’s goals. This win earned Real 6 points and a €4.2 million bonus from UEFA.

In La Liga, Mbappe leads the top scorers chart with 8 goals in 7 matches, accounting for exactly half of Real’s total 16 goals. He is two goals ahead of Julián Álvarez (Atlético). The only match Mbappe failed to score was against Mallorca, where VAR disallowed two of his goals for offside. With 788 minutes played, he surpasses Aurélien Tchouaméni (729 minutes) and Álvaro Carreras (712 minutes), rarely leaving the pitch before the 80th minute.

Although Mbappe delivers outstanding performance, the team’s excessive dependence on him carries significant danger. Should he suffer injury or a drop in form, Real Madrid’s attack could instantly lose its main source of vitality. With 50-70% of goals linked to a single player, it’s clear that Real needs more diverse attacking options; otherwise, Xabi Alonso’s dream of European dominance faces serious jeopardy without Mbappe.

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