UCL: “If anyone can beat them, it’s us,” Mbappé ahead of Real – Bayern
As the Champions League quarterfinal between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich approaches, Kylian Mbappé exudes confidence. After scoring a goal for France against Brazil, the Madrid striker confirms his monster season and warns: despite the Bavarians’ exceptional form, Real is ready to take on the challenge.
The Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappé, issued a clear warning to Bayern Munich as the highly anticipated clash between the two sides in the Champions League next month approaches. Currently with the French national team, the French international shone by opening the scoring in the 2-1 victory over Brazil, Thursday at Gillette Stadium in Boston. With a second monster season in Madrid, Mbappé is flirting with the 40-goal mark in all competitions, including 13 in the Champions League, confirming his status as the attacking leader.
Invited to Téléfoot on TF1, the former Paris Saint-Germain player laid out his ambitions: Yes, of course I want to win with Real. Dismissing doubts about a possible focus on the 2026 World Cup, he insisted: In Spain, some think I’m already looking ahead to the World Cup. But we’re still chasing the title in La Liga and in the Champions League. And before facing the Bavarian giant he warned: We are probably facing the in-form team at the moment. But if there is indeed one team capable of beating them, it’s Real Madrid.
The Real Madrid side arrives on a roll after eliminating Manchester City (5-1 on aggregate across the two legs) in the previous round, after a playoff round against Benfica. For its part, Bayern impressed by beating Atalanta (10-2 on aggregate) to secure its place in the quarterfinals.
