“Dangerous” Kylian Mbappé, what Real Madrid needs

Carlo Ancelotti praised “dangerous” Kylian Mbappé after he scored a stunning goal in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Getafe on Sunday, saying: “That’s what we want from him” after the striker was criticized for his recent performances became.

Jude Bellingham gave Madrid the lead with a penalty in the 30th minute before giving Mbappé the lead for the second time eight minutes later, hitting the post from distance.

The result leaves Madrid one point behind LaLiga leaders Barcelona, ​​having played a game less.

“(Mbappé) was dangerous as always,” Ancelotti said in his post-match press conference. “He scored an important goal that helped us control the game better and he had chances in the second half. He had a very active game and that’s what we want from him.”

Mbappé had scored just two goals in nine games before Sunday’s game at the Santiago Bernabéu – and missed a penalty against Liverpool in the Champions League in midweek – but has now scored in two consecutive league games for the first time since September.

“(It was) a relief, yes,” Ancelotti said. “At 2-0 you have more chances to win… It was a spectacular goal, fantastic. (Mbappé’s) game was very good.”

“The fans understand more than anyone what the moment of the team and the players is. They supported Mbappé, which is fair.”

Ancelotti said Bellingham was substituted at half-time with discomfort but dismissed fears the problem could prove serious.

“Bellingham had a problem with his neck, he couldn’t continue,” Ancelotti said. “I think he’ll recover in a few days.”

Madrid travel to Athletic Club in LaLiga on Wednesday and then Girona on Saturday before facing Atalanta in the Champions League.