“I will always say Real Madrid becomes winner…”
With the UEFA Champions League set to begin on Tuesday, 16 September, there has been a lot of anticipation surrounding the competition as all top division leagues across Europe will participate. Current champions Paris Saint-Germain will be looking to retain their title as top clubs like Barcelona, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Bayern Munich, etc try to take it from them in the 9-months-long tussle.
Real Madrid star and striker Killian Mbappé bodily predicted that his club will win the title this season citing “their strength and lessons learnt from the previous season’s new format,” as the reasons for his prediction. In an interview with German outlet BILD following France’s match against Ukraine, Mbappé expressed his stout confidence in the team with the most UEFA Champions League trophies. He emphasized on the increased competitiveness of the tournament and how important it was for him and other players eyeing the forthcoming World Cup. “I will always say Real Madrid becomes winner…
“I think we learned a lot from last season, but it’s time to show that.
“This season is really important for the club and we’re also heading towards the World Cup, so it’s also important for every player who wants to go there, including me,” he said.
Social media has since blown up with mixed reactions from Madrid fans and football lovers alike as Madrid fans rallied behind the team’s bid for a 16th title.
Current stance of Real Madrid
Real Madrid is always a powerhouse in the Champions League and with Mbappé on board may very just be on their way to claiming the title. Notwithstanding, they must watch out for teams like Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Liverpool, etc as they could surprise them. The Spanish giants were eliminated from the competition last season by Arsenal when they lost at the Bernabéu in the second leg of the quarter final. They have recently completed the signing of Gonzalo Garcia, Franco Mastantuono, Reinier, Alvaro Carreras, Alvaro Rodríguez, Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen, and currently boost of four solid goalkeepers, 15 defenders, 13 midfielders and 8 forwards on their squad. Head coach, Xabi Alonso will face French side, Marseille at the Bernabéu on the opening day of the tournament.
