Real Madrid’s 3-1 defeat to AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League has sent shockwaves through the fanbase, with Kylian Mbappé at the center of the backlash. The highly anticipated summer signing, who arrived amid much fanfare, has come under intense criticism following a subpar performance in which he missed crucial opportunities, with some fans going as far as to label him the “worst signing in football history.”
Despite being hailed as one of the world’s top talents, Mbappé’s performance against Milan fell far short of expectations. Although Real Madrid controlled 57% of possession, the French forward struggled to make an impact. He missed an early one-on-one chance, completed just one of six crosses, and failed to beat his marker. His lack of sharpness in front of goal and inability to provide a spark left fans frustrated.
The defeat was further compounded by goals from AC Milan’s Malick Thiaw, Alvaro Morata, and Tijjani Reijnders, which left Real Madrid trailing by two goals at home. While Milan’s Rafael Leão missed a late penalty, the damage was done, and the final whistle saw fans fuming over Mbappé’s underwhelming performance in a crucial European clash.