Dembélé and Mbappé Struggle in Champions League This Season

Paris: Ousmane Dembélé was expected to shine after Kylian Mbappé left last summer. However, the current season has not gone well for Dembélé. He has scored five goals and made seven assists in all competitions, which is decent but not enough, especially in Europe. In the UEFA Champions League, he has only one assist to show.

Kylian Mbappé is also having a hard time adjusting to his new life at Real Madrid. The 25-year-old forward is facing challenges in Spain. Recently, he had a chance to impress against Liverpool, especially with Vinicius absent. This was a great opportunity for him to play in his favorite position. Unfortunately, the match did not go as planned for the World Cup winner.

This Champions League season has been disappointing for both players. A sports website highlighted the players who have underperformed in terms of expected goals (xG) in the tournament. Dembélé and Mbappé are among the top players on this list, which is concerning.

The stats show that Dembélé has an xG underperformance of -2.37, while Mbappé is at -2.03. Other players like Luuk de Jong and Erling Haaland also appear on the list, but the focus is on the two French stars.

As time goes on, people may start to question whether Mbappé’s move to Real Madrid is really a good idea. Dembélé’s performances remind fans of the ups and downs he had during his time at Barcelona. Both players need to find their form soon to avoid further criticism.

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