Still, Mbappe missed a penalty and did not resemble any superstar qualities he's exhibited in years past. Though Mo Salah also botched a penalty for Liverpool, Arne Slot's side won thanks to second-half goals by Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo.

Mbappé’s tally this season stands at nine goals in 18 appearances—respectable but a far cry from his PSG days, where he netted an astonishing 44 in 48 matches last season. Alarmingly, his goals for Madrid lack the flair and variety that once defined his style.

Kylian Mbappe fluffed his lines in Real Madrid's loss to Liverpool as he difficult period continued but Carlo Ancelotti maintained he needs to feel supported if he is to unlock top gear