Kylian Mbappe has insisted that missing a penalty against Athletic Club was “good” for his development, despite hitting “rock bottom” after the game. The France international has endured a tricky start to life at the Santiago Bernabeu and he saw his spot kick effort saved by Athletic Club goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala on 4 December,

Lawyers for the World Cup-winning forward were told there would be no further action taken against the 25-year-old following a visit to Sweden in October

Cristiano Ronaldo’s dominance in Madrid has given way to a new era. Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid’s marquee summer signing, has already eclipsed the Portuguese icon’s achievements in his debut season with the club.