Mbappe Nominated for La Liga Player of the Month Despite Real Madrid's Rough September
The short version
- Kylian Mbappe nominated for La Liga Player of the Month for September
- He totaled three goals and two assists in four league appearances
- Real Madrid lost to Real Betis and Atletico Madrid, sitting fourth, six points off Barcelona
- Raphinha, Sergi Camello, Jonathan David and Fer Nino are also nominated
The French forward posted three goals and two assists in September to earn a nomination, even as Real Madrid lost twice in league play.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been nominated for La Liga's Player of the Month award for September. The France international recorded three goals and two assists across four league appearances during the month.
Mbappe scored twice and set up another goal in a 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano, then added a goal and an assist in a 3-2 victory against Elche. The 27-year-old is also considered a leading candidate for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
His individual form contrasts with a difficult month for his club. Real Madrid lost 1-0 to Real Betis early in September and fell 2-1 to Atletico Madrid in the derby, leaving the side fourth in the standings, six points behind leaders Barcelona.
Mbappe faces strong competition for the award. Barcelona captain Raphinha, La Liga's top scorer, scored two hat-tricks in September, while Rayo Vallecano's Sergi Camello, Atletico Madrid's Jonathan David and Elche's Fer Nino are also nominated.
