Old footage of Cristiano Ronaldo sending a stark warning to Kylian Mbappe ahead of his Real Madrid move has gone viral amid the Frenchman’s current struggles.
The former PSG star has come under immense criticism since his move to Spain and recently missed consecutive penalties for the side against Liverpool and Athletic Bilbao.
His struggles to find the back of the net have dominated the headlines in Spanish press and questions have been asked as to where the France star actually fits into the squad.
As the discussions over Mbappe continue, fans have now dug up footage of Madrid legend Ronaldo giving the forward a warning ahead of his summer move.
Speaking to Rio Ferdinand, Ronaldo said: ‘Lets see if his head is clear and good and if he can deal with the pressure because Real Madrid is not PSG.
‘I can tell you, Mbappe going there, I think Madrid will be strong but I don’t know if they will be better than last season. Lets see.’
Kylian Mbappe has endured a torrid start to life in Real Madrid after multiple poor performances
Fans have now dug up old footage of Cristiano Ronaldo providing a warning to the Frenchman
There’s no doubt that the Portuguese star knows best when it comes to Madrid, given that he’s the club’s all-time top goalscorer – notching 450 goals in 438 appearances.
On Wednesday, the reigning LaLiga and Champions League holders lost further ground in the title race by slipping to a 2-1 defeat against Athletic Bilbao that saw Mbappe again wasteful in front of goal.
A 90 minute showing from the Frenchman saw him again entrusted on the left-wing by Carlo Ancelotti in the absence of Vinicius Jnr – but unlike the Brazilian – Mbappe was easily managed by opposition defenders.
His nightmare showing was summarised by the summer signing again missing a penalty just a week after he did so in Madrid’s disastrous 2-0 Champions League hammering against Liverpool.
On this occasion, the 25-year-old watched on in misery as Bilabo goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala comfortably saved his spot-kick strike that came when Madrid were trailing by a single goal.
He also later missed a similar golden goalscoring chance after having the ball squared to him by Jude Bellingham, only for his tame strike to nestle comfortably in the shot-stopper’s hands.
An honest Mbappe stated to his 122m followers on the social media platform: ‘Bad result. A big mistake in a match in which every detail counts.
‘I take full responsibility. It’s a difficult time, but it’s the best time to change this situation and show who I am,’ he added.
The France star has struggled to find his best form since moving to the Spanish giants
Los Blancos suffered a 2-1 defeat against Atletico Bilbao on Wednesday as they slip further adrift
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Madrid are continuing to stand by the Les Blues captain who has seen his summer move to the club currently fail to kick into life while he has also twice been dropped from the France national team.
The club believe that the former PSG superstar will eventually deliver on the blockbuster investment Madrid have made in him, with Ancelotti also a believer that Mbappe will rediscover his previous world class form.
The Spanish media have begun to heap the responsibility of Real Madrid’s terrible run of form at Carlo Ancelotti‘s door.
The Italian boss took over at the Bernabeu in 2021 and has led them to two La Liga titles, a Copa del Rey and two Champions League trophies, including one in May.
