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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="match-schedule">{"type":"match-schedule","data":{"channelId":"92686d1e-5985-40e1-80f3-6f5a54f55b39","competitionId":"34pl8szyvrbwcmfkuocjm3r6t"}}</script><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Mbappe struggled against Barcelona in Clasico</li><li>Was caught offside eight times by Barca's high-line</li><li>Came close to matching Ronaldo's 2013-14 offside metrics</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

Kylian Mbappe matches incredible Cristiano Ronaldo record at Real Madrid in nightmare El Clasico performance as he emerges as Europe's most offside player

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<p>In a one-sided El Clasico showdown at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday, Barcelona overwhelmed Real Madrid with a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/real-madrid-player-ratings-vs-barcelona-kylian-mbappe-vinicius-jr/bltaedf37d47891c4da" target="_blank">stunning 4-0 victory</a>, leaving the European champions searching for answers. Robert Lewandowski led the charge with two goals, and Lamine Yamal and Raphinha contributed to complete the rout. For Mbappe, it was a<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kylian-mbappe-sets-unwanted-15-year-la-liga-record-real-madrid-barcelona/bltd364fe8e87b71ce8#cseb5f58a20d577d3c" target="_blank"> horrific introduction to the historic</a> fixture as he struggled to make an impact.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Despite his undeniable skill and goal-scoring prowess, the French forward was repeatedly caught offside, underscoring his difficult night against Barcelona’s organised defence. Mbappe had two goals disallowed for offside, and in total, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kylian-mbappe-real-madrid-non-negotiable-terrible-el-clasico-barcelona/blt695c343ae344cd32" target="_blank">he was flagged offside a staggering eight times</a>, unable to find the rhythm to break through Barcelona’s meticulously executed defensive line.</p><p>This performance brought Mbappe dangerously close to a record associated with one of Madrid’s all-time greats, Ronaldo. During the 2013-14 season, the Portuguese was caught offside 22 times in his first 10 La Liga games, a statistic that Mbappe now approaches with his tally of 17 offsides in the current season, the highest of any player in Europe’s top leagues - surpassing players like Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Everton and Fiorentina’s Moise Kean, both with 16 offsides each.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">17 - Kylian Mbappé has been caught offside 17 times in LaLiga 2024/25, more than any other player in the top 5 European leagues and the most by a Real Madrid player after his first 10 games of a league campaign since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2013/14 (22). Precipitation. <a href="https://t.co/NF79rA6Nlm">pic.twitter.com/NF79rA6Nlm</a></p>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1851309518543569152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The record for the most offsides in a single game is a three-way tie at 10 offsides, held by Kevin Phillips (for Southampton against Wolves in 2004), Steven Savidan (for Valenciennes versus Sochaux in 2006), and Sergio Pellissier (for Chievo against Roma in 2010). Although Mbappe came close with his eight offside calls against Barcelona, the 2018 World Cup winner fell just short of this dubious benchmark.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>In his 14 appearances across all competitions for Madrid this season, Mbappe has notched eight goals and provided two assists. He will look to make amends to his form when he travels to Mestalla over the weekend. However, concerns are mounting that the fixture might be postponed due to heavy flooding in the Valencia area. If the game proceeds, it presents a chance for Mbappé and Real Madrid to reset their campaign and return to winning form before hosting  AC Milan in a Champions League clash at the Santiago Bernabeu on November 5. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MBAPPE?

Kylian Mbappe matches incredible Cristiano Ronaldo record at Real Madrid in nightmare El Clasico performance as he emerges as Europe's most offside player | Goal.com

Kylian Mbappe just stopped short of matching Cristiano Ronaldo&apos;s despicable offside record at Real Madrid after a nightmarish El Clasico performance.

Kylian Mbappe matches incredible Cristiano Ronaldo record at Real Madrid in nightmare El Clasico performance as he emerges as Europe&apos;s most offside player