Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé was the star of the evening on Tuesday evening, winning his first victory of the season in La Liga against Osasuna, thanks to a penalty from the Frenchman.
After the match, he explained that his state of mind could make the difference for Real Madrid.
Addressing Marca after the match, Mbappé gave his 90 -minute tight analysis at the Santiago Bernabéu.
“It was important for us to start with a home victory. We knew it would be difficult. Osasuna had a clear plan to wait for us, and they had dubbed. In the first period, we did not have spaces, then in the second period, we marked early. We had more opportunities and better controlled the ball. We hoped to score a second goal, but it did not happen. We are satisfied with the victory and we will ask for more. »»
“Alonso wanted us to play from one side to the other” – Mbappé
The French striker also explained precisely what his team had asked his team against Osasuna. Mbappé pointed out that control of the ball was the central principle of the new coach.
“He wanted us to have a lot of control of the ball, that we play from one side to the other so that the opposing team does not have the opportunity to run (forward) and have no space to play. There are things we can improve; We come back from vacation, but it's positive. »»
“If I have the right state of mind, we will win matches” – Mbappé
During the summer, Mbappé inherited the number 10 of Luka Modric's departure, while Gonzalo Garcia Torres took the number 9.
This is an important number here, just like number 9. The most important thing is to play the Bernabéu with Madrid. It's hot, but it's great to find the supporters. When you enter the field, you always want to play well for Real Madrid supporters and for those who look at us at home. »»
Expectations towards Mbappé are very high this season, after a mixed first year, despite the Pichichi trophy. Alonso said after the match that he had noticed a hungry Mbappé this summer, and it seems that the Frenchman will now be the de facto face of the Real Madrid team.
