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Video shows Mbappe left Rudiger on the ground with a nasty dribble during training

Video shows Mbappe left Rudiger on the ground with a nasty dribble during training

  • Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe made light work of his teammate Antonio Rudiger during a training session
  • The Frenchman has come in for a lot of criticism since his successful move to Madrid this summer
  • Nevertheless, his numbers prove that he has had a decent start to life in the Spanish capital, with eight goals in fourteen games

Kylian Mbappe recently turned heads at Real Madrid’s Valdebebas training ground, leaving Antonio Rudiger with a brilliant display of skill.

This performance follows heavy criticism of his disappointing El Clásico debut, where he struggled against Barcelona, ​​missing key chances and repeatedly being offside, resulting in a 4–0 defeat to Los Blancos at the Bernabéu.

Kylian Mbappe defeated teammate Antonio Rudiger in training ahead of their match against Valencia, which has been postponed due to flash flooding.
Kylian Mbappe defeated teammate Antonio Rudiger in training ahead of their match against Valencia, which has been postponed due to flash flooding. Photos by Mateo Villalba and Diego Souto.
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Mbappé floors Rudiger during training

Eager to silence critics, Mbappe showed his flair in training, where his quick footwork and sharp turns kept defenders on their toes.

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In one exercise he flew past Lucas Vazquez before facing Rudiger, a formidable presence in Real’s backline.

With remarkable composure, Mbappé evaded the German defender’s unconventional tackle, passing him with finesse before making contact with a teammate.

Mbappe’s training offers a promising sign of his readiness to bounce back.

According to the club websiteBefore his showmanship, the Frenchman and his teammates kicked things off with warm-up drills, moved on to drills focusing on ball movement, control and pressing, and finished with tactical routines.

Real Madrid’s La Liga match postponed, makes donation

Unfortunately, he will not be in action this weekend as the La Liga match between Madrid and Valencia has been postponed due to flash flooding in Spain.

Additional, Los Blancos announced a partnership with the Red Cross and pledged one million euros in donations, as reported by Flashscore.

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Mbappe, Bellingham sends a message to Vinicius

Meanwhile, Mbappe and Jude Bellingham have joined the wave Real Madrid players, sending messages of support to Vinicius Junior.

Strikingly, both had remained quiet on social media after Manchester City’s Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d’Or over Vinicius.

Mbappe ‘struggles’ with mental health

In an earlier story, YEN.com.gh reported that Kylian Mbappé’s transition to Real Madrid has proven more difficult than expected, taking a toll on his mental well-being.

This adjustment period has reportedly led to lifestyle changes, including appearing more frequently at parties where he has been seen consuming alcohol.

Despite these challenges, Mbappe has managed to perform on the pitch, scoring eight goals in fourteen appearances.

Source: YEN.com.gh