Kylian Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid was always expected to have a huge impact, but even for a player of his caliber, adapting to a new team, playing style, and environment takes time. After spending his entire professional career in France—first breaking into the AS Monaco first team in 2015 and then eight years at Paris Saint-Germain—adjusting to life in Madrid was a process.

A Real Madrid legend Hugo Sanchez said he is "sure" the club's current number 9 Kylian Mbappe received "professional help" when struggling to adapt to life in Spain.

Real Madrid will lock horns with neighbours Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash on Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabeu.Having failed to beat Los Rojiblancos