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Kylian Mbappe held a crisis meeting with Florentino Perez and Carlo Ancelotti ahead of Real Madrid’s crucial Champions League clash with Arsenal.
Kylian Mbappe has come under pressure at Real Madrid, and the club is taking urgent steps to reignite his form ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal.
With Real trailing 3-0 on aggregate, the club's president Florentino Perez and head coach Carlo Ancelotti reportedly held a private meeting with the French superstar, according to Marca. The purpose? To motivate their struggling star and awaken the goalscorer they so desperately need.
Mbappe has now gone four matches without scoring, and his red card in the narrow win over Alaves has only added to the concerns. During the meeting, Mbappe apologized for his recent sending off and acknowledged the importance of stepping up in the coming games.
"He knows he owes a performance, and the message from Perez was clear: Real Madrid needs Mbappe at his best," the report states.
Real’s hopes of a miracle comeback at the Santiago Bernabéu depend largely on the form of their marquee signing. Though it’s a tall order, history shows that Los Blancos are never out of a Champions League tie until the final whistle.
Even if Madrid are eliminated on Wednesday, Mbappe remains key in their hunt for the La Liga title and the upcoming Copa del Rey final against Barcelona. The meeting may not only influence the Arsenal clash – it could shape the remainder of Real's season.