Carlo Ancelotti's decision to have Kylian Mbappé learn from Vinicius and Jude Bellingham was largely influenced by Mbappé's recent penalty miss against Athletic.
The French superstar's mistake proved to be a costly one, as Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat ¹. Mbappé took full responsibility for the error, acknowledging it as a "big mistake" .
In the aftermath of that match, Ancelotti recognized the need for Mbappé to refine his penalty-taking skills. By learning from Vinicius and Bellingham, Mbappé will gain valuable insights into the art of converting penalties. Vinicius's expertise in penalty-taking will be particularly beneficial, given his success in high-pressure situations.
Meanwhile, Bellingham's guidance on composure and mental toughness will help Mbappé develop the mental resilience needed to bounce back from setbacks like the penalty miss against Athletic. As Bellingham himself noted, the penalty miss was not the sole reason for Real Madrid's defeat, but rather a collective failure to perform ². By learning from his mistakes and seeking guidance from his teammates, Mbappé will undoubtedly emerge stronger and more resilient.