Why every Kylian Mbappe penalty has fans talking?

The Frenchman has scored seven penalties this season so far.

In addition to being one of the world’s top goal scorers, Kylian Mbappé is quick, deadly, and decisive. However, a trend that extends beyond his finishing prowess is beginning to show at Real Madrid.

The coach on the bench, the opponent, and even the goalie might all change. But the penalty spot is frequently where the drama concludes when the stage is the Santiago Bernabéu.

Against Real Betis, the French attacker scored his first league goal under Carlo Ancelotti from the penalty spot. After a contentious play against Osasuna, he scored his first goal under Xabi Alonso as head coach from twelve yards as well.

Even under Álvaro Arbeloa, he scored his first goal against Levante via a penalty once more. Whether coincidental or not, the pattern repeats itself quite accurately.

How does Mbappe manage to win penalties?

A portion of the story is supported by the statistics. Throughout his professional career, Kylian Mbappé has taken 77 penalties, of which 63 were scored and 14 were missed.

Although he is not perfect, he is trustworthy. How many of the penalties he directly earned is something that official statistics do not reveal. That’s where the argument starts.

Alfonso Pedraza’s contact with Kylian Mbappe in the Villarreal clash seems to be apparent from the most recent matchday. But not every event makes the same impression. Kylian Mbappé’s motion toward Adrián de la Fuente’s leg against Levante was so convincing that both the referee and VAR were tricked.

A theatrical production that was so flawlessly performed that it passed every test.

What technique does Mbappe use to win spotkicks?

It is hardly a brand-new manoeuvre in his skill set. The Frenchman slows down, steps on Juan Cruz, and falls to the ground on the first day of LaLiga 2025-26 versus Osasuna.

Referee Cordero Vega did not intervene after pointing to the spot. Kylian Mbappé is one of the few players who can sense contact, go down at the right time, and turn a grey-area play into a crucial foul.

Football has always been a game of cunning operators, but the distinction becomes hazy when VAR ignores the situation and is reluctant to step in. These behaviours frequently leave more questions than answers because there are so many cameras and replays.

Because of this, it’s still unclear if he truly needs to use this form of play. His skill ought to be sufficient. He may be harming his reputation with activities that border on simulation.

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