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Kylian Mbappe begins Real Madrid redemption! Players and club staff impressed after newest Galactico takes blame for Athletic loss with emphasis on new 'leader' role in project

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<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kylian-mbappe-reacts-big-mistake-missing-another-penalty-real-madrid-boss-carlo-ancelotti-world-cup-winner-isnt-at-best/bltb55b8f2b8653bca2#cs68df18fc2f2f4529" target="_blank">Mbappe took the blame</a> after missing a second penalty in his last three matches as Real Madrid went down 2-1 against Athletic Club. He wrote on Instagram, "Bad result. A big mistake in a match where every detail counts. I take full responsibility for it. A difficult moment but it’s the best time to change this situation and show who I am."</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>According to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/primera/golpe-en-la-mesa-de-mbappe-n/" target="_blank"><em>AS</em></a>, Mbappe's gesture impressed his team-mates and club officials as they appreciated his decisive attitude. He also reportedly <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jude-bellingham-ignoring-him-no-friends-former-france-midfielder-highlights-painful-kylian-mbappe-situation-real-madrid/blt6a39a9724de032f1" target="_blank">spoke to some of his colleagues individually in the dressing room</a> to motivate them, which has clearly indicated that the France captain is willing to shoulder a leadership role at Los Blancos.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Quoting a source close to the club, <em>AS </em>further wrote: "There are many footballers who are in that line. Mbappe has opened the door that many of his teammates were eager to enter through."</p>

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID

<p>With a new leadership role in the team, the 25-year-old will now aim to regain his form and step up to the challenge. The reigning Spanish champions will be next seen in action against Girona in La Liga on Saturday.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MBAPPE?

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Kylian Mbappe&apos;s defiant social media message after defeat to Athletic Club has supposedly impressed his team-mates and Real Madrid officials.

Kylian Mbappe begins Real Madrid redemption! Players and club staff impressed after newest Galactico takes blame for Athletic loss with emphasis on new &apos;leader&apos; role in project

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