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[Real Madrid](https://www.managingmadrid.com) striker Kylian Mbappe talked to the press after the team’s 2-1 loss to Athletic Bilbao where he missed a crucial penalty. The French star did not mince words and shared some thoughts on his current situation.
“It was a bad result. I made a big mistake in a match where every detail counts. I take full responsibility. It is a difficult moment, but it is the moment to change this situation and prove who I am as a player,” he said.
It’s been a very tough start to the 2024-25 season for Mbappe, who has missed some crucial scoring opportunities for Real Madrid while looking very uncomfortable and unsettled on the field. Los Blancos need him now that Vinicius is dealing with an injury, so it is indeed time for Mbappe to bounce back, improve and show that he is one of the world’s best players.