Kylian Mbappe’s curious Clasico debut: Eight offsides, some big misses and clipped confidence

On November 24, 2018, Real Madrid suffered a 3-0 defeat at Eibar, with Karim Benzema equalling a league record for being flagged offside seven times. Nearly six years later, Kylian Mbappe set a new record with eight offsides in El Clasico, where Real Madrid lost 4-0 to Barcelona despite his efforts to make well-timed runs and contribute off the ball. Madrid’s strategic approach and Mbappe’s profligacy ultimately led to a disappointing result in a highly anticipated match.

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