Bad memories haunt Mbappe at Liverpool's home ground

French international Kylian Mbappé, the Real Madrid striker, returns to Anfield, the home of the Reds, the stadium that witnessed his worst night with the Spanish giants less than a year ago, seeking redemption and revenge. On that dark night, Mbappé struggled to control the ball, losing possession repeatedly and performing far below his usual standard. He also missed a crucial penalty in front of the home crowd, making that match the lowest point of his Real Madrid career, though one that remains etched in his memory. During that game, the French star was forced to lead the attack alongside Brahim Díaz and Arda Güler due to the absence of the injured Vinicius Junior, but his performance was far from his usual level. He lost possession 15 times, his passes were inaccurate, and he managed only two shots, one of which was missed and the other saved. He won only 6 out of 13 duels. The 62nd minute was his last chance to make amends, but goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, renowned for his penalty-saving prowess, kept Mbappé at bay. In Tuesday's European clash, the situation is entirely different. Mbappé is enjoying the best and perhaps most brilliant period of his career. He is Real Madrid's captain and the team's main reference point, the player who transforms every attack into a direct threat. In La Liga, he has scored 13 goals in 11 matches, and 18 goals in 14 matches overall, averaging 1.29 goals per game. His style is reminiscent of Cristiano Ronaldo, but with his own unique touch that has made him one of the world's best players. Mbappé has scored in eight consecutive matches and is aiming to equal the record set by the Portuguese star Ronaldo in the 2014/2015 season. So far, he has scored 44 goals in his first 45 La Liga matches, the best start since the legendary Puskás, who also scored 44 goals in his first 44 matches. Mbappé's return to Anfield this time carries a taste of revenge and redemption, an opportunity to rectify past mistakes and prove that he is an unstoppable player. From Anfield to Anfield, Mbappé is ready to write a new chapter in his golden career and leave the memories of that dark night behind him.