Watch - Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe gifts shirt to Rafael Nadal after La Liga debut

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Kylian Mbappe made his La Liga debut for Real Madrid against Mallorca on Sunday (August 18).

And after the match, Mbappe gifted his match shirt to tennis legend Rafael Nadal. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Vedat Muriqi cancelling out Rodrygo's early goal.

Kylian Mbappe scored a goal in the UEFA Super Cup but his first adventure at Spanish football was a futile one. The Frenchman was largely ineffective in front of goal, with Vinicius Jr. being the only notable threat. Despite showing promise, Mbappe couldn't inspire his team to a win.

The draw, combined with Barcelona's win over Valencia, suggests that Real Madrid may need to work harder to integrate Mbappe into their squad and defend their title. Real Madrid will hope to regroup and put on a better performance in their upcoming home game against Valladolid.

After the match, the new Real Madrid star was seen giving away his shirt to Tennis legend Rafael Nadal. Mbappe's gesture of giving his shirt to Nadal was captured on camera and drew admiration from fans online. This act highlighted the mutual respect between the two sports icons.

Mbappe and Nadal have previously expressed admiration for each other's skills in their respective sports. Nadal has publicly urged Real Madrid to sign Mbappe, stating that he would contribute to the club in any way he could.

Real Madrid fans are eager to see how Mbappe will adapt and make an impact in future matches. The team needs to find a way to maximise his potential alongside other key players like Vinicius Jr.

The anticipation is high as Real Madrid looks forward to their next challenge. Fans are hopeful that Mbappe will soon find his rhythm and help lead the team to victory.