Kylian Mbappé has set his sights on defining an era at Real Madrid, aiming to reach the heights of legends like Cristiano Ronaldo. This ambition was evident as he delivered a stunning hat trick against Manchester City, scoring in the fourth minute and adding two more goals in quick succession. Despite a trophy-laden career, Mbappé has yet to clinch the coveted Champions League title, a goal that drives his relentless pursuit of success.
Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid's manager, believes that Mbappé possesses the quality to ascend to the level of Cristiano Ronaldo. His teammate Jude Bellingham also recognizes Mbappé's dominance on the field, asserting that "you go into games knowing he's going to affect games." With 28 goals across all competitions this season, Mbappé's prowess is unquestionable.
"He has the quality to reach the level of Cristiano [Ronaldo]," – Carlo Ancelotti
Mbappé's journey to this point has not been without its challenges. He faced disappointment in 2020 when Paris Saint-Germain fell short in the Champions League final. However, his move to Real Madrid signaled a fresh chapter, one he was determined not to tarnish with subpar performances. After a slow start, Mbappé turned his season around, making a significant impact on Real Madrid's campaign.
"I've scored a lot of goals in my career, but let's see if it's all for nothing, because we didn't always win trophies. If I score a lot of goals and win trophies, I'll sign for that in blood." – Kylian Mbappé
The French forward emphasizes that his success should be judged by the trophies he wins rather than merely his goal tally. With this mindset, he is keen on facing Atlético Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League, preferring to avoid the hassle of travel by not drawing Bayer Leverkusen.
"Playing against Atlético or Leverkusen is very difficult. For me, Atlético would be better, because then we don't travel! We travel a lot. The two games will be difficult, so it's better to have a difficult game without travelling." – Kylian Mbappé
Leave a Reply