The current season is leaving a bittersweet taste for Real Madrid, which, despite the anticipated arrival of Kylian Mbappé, could end without any silverware. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain, having moved on from the French forward, is just one step away from conquering the Champions League, a fact that is both ironic and has begun to resonate in French media.
On the program 'El Larguero', former footballer Álvaro Benito weighed in on this situation, defending that PSG has proven to be a more competitive team without Mbappé. “I don’t know if they have played better, but what is clear is that they are in the final and they wouldn’t have made it with him,” Benito stated, hinting that the absence of the Frenchman has benefited the Parisian side.
PSG's qualification for the Champions League final, set to take place on May 31 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, has unleashed a wave of criticism towards Mbappé on social media. Fans have flooded his latest post with disparaging comments, reminding him that his former club has reached the final without him. “Thanks for leaving PSG, eternally grateful,” reads one of the comments.
The attacks have not gone unnoticed, and many Madrid fans have responded with images of the 15 European Cups that adorn the history of the white club. “Honestly, PSG fans. What did Kylian do to you? He gave it his all,” is one of the messages that has gone viral in response to the criticism.
The situation has become even more tense with the viralization of a quote from Luis Enrique, PSG's coach, who stated that his team will be stronger without the presence of a player who moves at will. “Next year, I will control everything. Everything without exception,” he declared, making it clear that his vision of the game is unaffected by Mbappé's absence.
For his part, the French forward has not made any statements following his former team's qualification and is focused on the upcoming Clásico against Barcelona, where Real Madrid will seek to keep their LaLiga hopes alive.