Kylian Mbapp added to his scoring streak with a superb strike in Real Madrid's 4-2 win over Sevilla in the Spanish league to finish the year on a positive note after hitting what he called "rock bottom in early December.
Mbapp sent a right-footed shot into the upper corner 10 minutes into the match for his fourth goal in as many games with Madrid in all competitions. It was Mbapp's sixth goal in his last eight matches with Madrid.
He struggled early on with his new club, and Mbapp said his lowest point came when he missed a penalty kick in the team's 2-1 league loss at Athletic Bilbao on Dec. 4.
I know I have a lot more to give, Mbapp said Sunday. The last few games I've played better, I took a lot of positives from the Bilbao game, when I hit rock bottom.
The France star said that made him realize "I have to give my all for this jersey and play with personality.
Mbapp said he feels his period of adjustment with the club is finally over.
I think we now know each other better," he