Real Madrid KO, Spanish press attacks Mbappé: "A ghost wandering the pitch"

After yet another disappointing performance from Kylian Mbappé in Wednesday's match against Athletic Bilbao , the Spanish press has heaped harsh criticism on Real Madrid 's French star . From a symbol of hope to a "ghost on the pitch ," Mbappé's negative performance has been compared to a resounding political collapse.

Sport45 newspaper described the player's dribbling attempts as "talks that end in nothing" , painting him as "a specter wandering the pitch" . Marca was no less scathing , describing one of the biggest collapses in the history of elite football: "A turkey on Thanksgiving Day is safer than Kylian" , the article read.

AS also used strong tones, evoking a veritable "horror film" to describe Mbappé's evening. The newspaper mocked his performance, calling it a journey into "Area 51 ," from which he was unable to escape. "After a tormented hour in San Mamés, with nothing to offer in an already dull team, Mbappé had the chance to redeem himself but squandered it, just like in Liverpool ," As emphasized, painting a disturbing picture for the French champion's future.