Real Madrid is facing a significant penalty kick crisis, with multiple missed penalties leading to lost points this season. Key players like Vinicius Jr., Mbappé, and Bellingham have all missed crucial penalties, raising concerns about the team's ability to perform under pressure.
The article highlights several instances where missed penalties directly contributed to Real Madrid's losses against teams like Liverpool, Athletic Bilbao, Atlético Madrid, and Valencia. Vinicius Jr.'s two recent misses are particularly emphasized, as they occurred in crucial moments of the matches.
Even experienced players like Modric have missed penalties in recent seasons.
In response to the crisis, Ancelotti has decided to designate Kylian Mbappé as the primary penalty taker for upcoming matches, notably the match against Arsenal. However, a clear-cut specialist within the team hasn't been identified. If Mbappé misses, Bellingham will be next in line.
Interestingly, Real Madrid has managed to overcome past penalty shootouts in the Champions League, despite misses in those rounds, highlighting the team's resilience in high-pressure situations.