Kylian Mbappé will be Real Madrid’s main penalty taker for the 2025-2026 season. A strategic choice by Xabi Alonso to fix a glaring weakness.
Madrid’s Penalty Problem : Last season, Real Madrid was the team awarded the most penalties across Europe — 19 in total — but they also missed the most, with over one-third failing to find the net. It was a costly trend that demanded action. According to Marca, new coach Xabi Alonso has made a clear call: all penalties now go to Kylian Mbappé.
Despite some high-profile misses — notably at Anfield and against Real Sociedad — Mbappé boasts a 79% career success rate (50/63), far better than Vinicius Jr. (66%) or Jude Bellingham.
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Number 10, Leader, and Now… Penalty Boss
Mbappé’s new role reflects his growing influence. Wearing the iconic number 10 shirt, he comes off a 44-goal season, bagging the Pichichi and European Golden Boot. His leadership in the dressing room and on the pitch has convinced Alonso he’s the man for the job.
Now it’s time to deliver. For Real Madrid, missed penalties are no longer an option — and Mbappé knows the pressure is on.
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