Kylian Mbappe Gains Confidence Ahead of Key Matches with Real Madrid

MADRID, Spain — Kylian Mbappe, the 26-year-old striker for Real Madrid, is feeling optimistic as he finds his rhythm in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. After a thrilling 3-2 victory against Manchester City in the Champions League playoff round, Mbappe expressed confidence in the team’s cohesion and his own performance.

“I feel good, I am scoring many goals and the relationship with my teammates is very good,” Mbappe stated after being named La Liga’s Player of the Month for January. His impressive run has seen him net nine goals in his last eight games, contributing significantly to Madrid’s current position at the top of the La Liga table.

Real Madrid’s victory over Manchester City has boosted the squad’s morale as they prepare to face Osasuna this Saturday. The match takes place at El Sadar Stadium, where Madrid aims to maintain their lead despite injuries affecting several defenders. “At Real Madrid every month is important, we know what we have to do and we are going for it with confidence, but also with humility, ready to give everything for the badge,” said Mbappe.

Osasuna, currently positioned ninth in La Liga, hopes to upset the leaders, motivated by their recent performance against Barcelona, where they won 4-2. Ante Budimir, Osasuna’s leading striker with 12 goals, aims to capitalize on the defensive vulnerabilities shown by Madrid in previous matches. “We got one point against Mallorca, and now we have to think about the ones we didn’t get, and win them against Madrid, which is not easy either,” said Osasuna coach Jagoba Arrasate.

Real Madrid’s coach, Carlo Ancelotti, acknowledged the challenges the team faces due to player injuries but remains optimistic. “The quality of this team is never in doubt – this is the way forward,” he said after their dramatic comeback against City. Ancelotti emphasized that this period marks a critical point in the season, stating, “This is where the season really starts.”

The upcoming clash is crucial not only for La Liga standings but also for maintaining momentum in the Champions League, as Madrid looks to solidify their success this season. As the excitement builds around both clubs, fans are eager to see how this intense rivalry unfolds on the pitch.