- Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Athletic Club
- Mbappe missed another penalty
- Ancelotti asks for patience with him
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Getty Images'I do not judge a player on one penalty' - Carlo Ancelotti refuses to point the finger at Kylian Mbappe as Real Madrid struggles continue
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Ultimate Sports Bundle
Fubo
✅ Carries ESPN Deportes, which broadcasts over 200 select LaLiga matches per season with traditional linear presentation and studio coverage.
✅ Includes local ABC stations and main ESPN channels for the high-profile marquee matches that are simulcast over traditional television.
✅ Allows you to record matches with unlimited Cloud DVR storage and stream up to four channels simultaneously on compatible TV devices.
Monthly from$32.99
Cable Replacement
DirecTV
✅ Carries local ABC stations and the main ESPN linear networks for marquee, nationally televised LaLiga fixtures without requiring an antenna.
✅ Offers ESPN Deportes either via the dedicated Spanish-first tiers (such as Óptimo Más) or as an add-on, giving you live TV commentary and dedicated studio coverage.
✅ Includes unlimited Cloud DVR storage and allows simultaneous streaming on unlimited compatible devices connected to your home network.
Monthly from$74.99
Total Coverage
ESPN+
✅ Streams all 380 LaLiga fixtures throughout the season in both English and Spanish, including every El Clásico fixture.
✅ Provides full match replays, extended highlights, and Spanish football studio shows (such as LaLiga Confidential and ESPN FC) accessible whenever you want.
✅ Bundles Spanish top-flight football alongside extensive European and domestic action, including the German Bundesliga, Copa del Rey, and FA Cup.
Monthly from$11.99
Ultimate Sports Bundle
Fubo
✅ Carries ESPN Deportes, which broadcasts over 200 select LaLiga matches per season with traditional linear presentation and studio coverage.
✅ Includes local ABC stations and main ESPN channels for the high-profile marquee matches that are simulcast over traditional television.
✅ Allows you to record matches with unlimited Cloud DVR storage and stream up to four channels simultaneously on compatible TV devices.
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GettyTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Mbappe missed his second penalty in as many attempts in the span of one week. Last week, in a crunch Champions League fixture against Liverpool at Anfield, Mbappe's lack of confidence got the better of him as his penalty was saved by Caoimhin Kelleher. On Wednesday night, the pattern continued. Real Madrid were trailing 1-0 in the 68th minute, when the Frenchman had the perfect opportunity to allow his team to wrestle the initiative and get momentum in their favour. However, he took a similar penalty and Agirrezabala had little problems in saving Mbappe's shy effort.
Ancelotti has been under severe pressure in recent weeks. Madrid's Champions League hopes are hanging by a thread and the loss to Athletic Club has allowed Barcelona to regain more ground in the LaLiga title race. Mbappe's unconvincing displays have somewhat hurt the team, but Ancelotti backed the forward and asked for patience.
AFPWHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?
Real Madrid's next fixture is a tricky game away at Girona, who are currently in eighth position in LaLiga. The game will take place on Saturday, December 7, before Ancelotti's troops visit Italy to take on an Atalanta side in red-hot form on Tuesday, December 10.
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