Real Madrid extended their perfect start to the season with a 6-1 demolition of Levante on the road, showcasing Kylian Mbappé’s seamless integration into Carlo Ancelotti’s system. With an average of over a goal per game this season, Mbappé has firmly established himself as an indispensable core player in Ancelotti’s tactical setup.
The La Liga sixth-round clash against Levante highlighted the synergy between Mbappé and Ancelotti’s system. The French forward registered four shots—three on target—scored twice, and provided one key assist, earning him a well-deserved Man of the Match award. He has now scored in three consecutive La Liga games, maintaining his scorching form.
This resounding victory propels Real Madrid to six wins from six matches, with 18 points at the top of the La Liga table, five points clear of second-placed Barcelona. The team has scored 14 goals and conceded just three in their first six games, topping the league in both offensive and defensive statistics. Remarkably, Mbappé alone has contributed to nearly half of those goals. After six rounds, he leads the league’s scoring chart with seven goals, three clear of the nearest rival, along with one assist—well above the league’s average efficiency.
Even more historically significant, with his two goals against Levante included, Mbappé has now scored 38 goals in his first 40 La Liga appearances for Real Madrid. This surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo’s 37 and ties him with Ferenc Puskás for the most goals in a player’s first 40 league matches for the club.
Mbappé’s rapid rise is largely credited to Ancelotti’s tailor-made tactical approach. Drawing on his successful stint at Bayer Leverkusen, Ancelotti integrated the strengths of his Real Madrid squad to create a “flexible dual-striker” system. Operating in a 4-3-3 formation, Mbappé plays as a false nine, Vinícius Jr. roams on the left wing, and Jude Bellingham functions as a free-roaming attacking midfielder. As Ancelotti stated after the match: “Mbappé is at the peak of his career; he is one of the team’s leaders. Our tactical design is built to maximize his talents.”
As the season progresses, the chemistry between Mbappé, Denzel Dumfries, and Bellingham is expected to deepen, giving Real Madrid even greater confidence in their title ambitions. According to Opta statistics, Real Madrid’s chances of winning La Liga are significantly higher with Mbappé in the squad. His explosive start—seven goals and one assist in six games—demonstrates perfect execution of Ancelotti’s tactics and signals his pursuit of even greater honors.
From Paris to Madrid, from adapting to dominating, this football superstar is writing a new legend at the Santiago Bernabéu. As Ancelotti remarked: “Mbappé’s story is only just beginning.”
