Mbappe’s frustrations continue as Real Madrid held to 1-1 draw at Las Palmas
TBS Report
30 August, 2024, 06:55 am
Last modified: 30 August, 2024, 07:00 am
Kylian Mbappe’s difficult start at Real Madrid persisted as he failed to find the net once again in a frustrating 1-1 draw against Las Palmas in La Liga. Despite his efforts, the French forward couldn’t convert his chances, and Real Madrid had to rely on a second-half penalty from Vinicius Junior to rescue a point after Alberto Moleiro gave the hosts a shock lead.
Las Palmas stunned the defending champions early on, with Moleiro firing a low shot past Thibaut Courtois in the fifth minute after strong hold-up play by Oli McBurnie. The home side nearly doubled their lead minutes later, but Courtois kept Madrid in the game.
Real Madrid struggled to break down their opponents and came closest with a Fede Valverde free-kick, which was brilliantly saved by Jasper Cillessen. The breakthrough finally came when Madrid were awarded a penalty for handball midway through the second half, which Vinicius calmly converted to make it 1-1.
Despite expectations of a late Real Madrid onslaught, Las Palmas held firm, even having a goal disallowed for offside. The draw leaves Real Madrid fifth in the league on five points, maintaining an unbeaten run of 35 games in La Liga. Las Palmas sit 16th.
