Real Madrid Forward Kylian Mbappe Nominated for La Liga Player of the Month

Having finished secod in the Ballon d'Or voting behind Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane for the 25/26 season, Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is already doing his best to go one better this time around. 

The Frenchman has already found the back of the net 14 times in 13 games this season (as well as one in one for France), and scored both goals in a hugely important 2-1 win in El Clasico last time out. 

Of those 14 strikes, 11 have come in La Liga, four of which came in October, including the aforementioned brace away to Barcelona, inflicting their first defeat at home since the 24/25 season. In fact, the first home game they have failed to win since 24/25. 

As a result of his form this month, Mbappe has been recognised by La Liga with a nomination for the Player of the Month award. His fellow nominees are; Matias Dituro (Elche), Goncalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Alejandro Grimaldo (Atletico Madrid), and Lamine Yamal (Barcelona). 

Due to the extended international break between September and October, only three rounds of La Liga games took place this month. On the previous match day, at home to Sevilla, the 27-year old also found the back of the net twice, with one of the goals being a sublime individual goal where he spun his marker and then rounded the keeper. 

The only game he didn't score in was the 1-0 win at home to Villarreal, which was circumstantial due to the red card received by Vinicius Jr during the second half, meaning there were fewer chances for Real Madrid to attack and try to score the second goal. 

So, all things considered, a very good month for Mbappe, and Real Madrid in general who won all three games and narrowed the gap to league leaders Barcelona to just three points. 

Although the month of October is not yet over, Real Madrid do not play again until the 1st of November, with an away game against Racing Club. That said, a number of teams will still have another game in October, so it does feel slightly surprising that the nominees are already confirmed. But ah well, there we are. It is what is is and all of that.

Congratulations to Mbappe for this deserved nomination, and let's hope for more of the same in November, from him and his Los Blancos team mates.