Kylian Mbappe had an impressive season with Real Madrid leading up to Sunday’s Spanish Clasico against Barcelona, continuing his scoring strength from the previous year. He scored the first goal but missed a penalty, drawing comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Mbappe’s match included the opening goal, a missed penalty against Wojciech Szczesny, two disallowed goals, and a constant menace to the Barcelona defense during his runs.
In the 51st minute, the referee awarded a questionable penalty for a handball by Eric GarcÃa, following several deflections off Jude Bellingham and GarcÃa. Mbappe took the penalty shot, but Szczesny made a crucial save, keeping the match score tight.
Despite the missed penalty, Mbappe has now scored for seven consecutive matches in LaLiga, leading the scoring chart with 11 goals. His impact on Real Madrid was clear during the Clasico.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo during a Real Madrid vs Barcelona game.
How many penalties have Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi missed in Clasicos?
During their historic rivalry, neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in the Spanish Clasico. Across their encounters in LaLiga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de España, both maintained a perfect record. This shows how well they managed pressure in this high-stakes match.
Even during extra time, the record holds: zero misses. Clasicos often conclude within 90 minutes, but in the few instances that went to 120 minutes—such as finals—neither player missed a penalty. Their composure in crucial moments was unwavering.
And in penalty shootouts?
In terms of shootouts, Messi’s Barcelona never faced Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid in a direct penalty situation. Therefore, neither player has taken a penalty in such crucial moments during a Clasico. Their records remain flawless: neither Messi nor Ronaldo has missed a penalty during regulation, extra time, or shootouts in the history of the Spanish Clasico.