Mbappe erupts as Madrid's defense hits a snag in a dramatic La Liga clash

Mbappé's Frustration After a Scrappy Victory

Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid's star, was clearly unsettled by the team's uneven form after a hard-fought 1-0 La Liga win over Rayo Vallecano, sealed by a late penalty.

The French forward showed displeasure with the team's unsettled style, even as the points were secured at the Santiago Bernabéu.

After the final whistle, cameras captured Mbappé speaking to the goalkeeping coach Luis López, saying that they cannot suffer like this.

Mbappé also kept his cool after Rayo Vallecano levelled, simply saying that was normal when asked about the defensive hiccup.

Journalist Paco González on La Cope described Madrid's performance as puzzling and inconsistent.

He asked how the team can shine against Villarreal but look fragile versus Benfica in Lisbon, or disappear against Rayo after a solid start.

González questioned the tactical approach, asking why a change in leadership would persist with the same method, and why a lineup ends with five forwards and only one midfielder.

He highlighted a chaotic distribution of players, with three defenders in midfield roles, midfielders acting as playmakers, and a winger effectively playing as a central striker.

Only Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior seemed to operate in their natural positions within the XI.

The journalist concluded that the problem is complex with several potential causes and that restoring tactical stability will be a major challenge for Real Madrid going forward.

Punchline 1: If defense were a party, Madrid forgot the invitation list.

Punchline 2: Madrid's defense is like a Wi-Fi signal in a storm — full bars, but zero reliability.