Real Madrid are well-positioned to defend their UEFA Champions League crown, having secured their place in the quarter-finals following a dramatic victory over Atletico Madrid. The Spanish giants remain determined to add yet another European title to their collection, and for star forward Kylian Mbappe, a triumph in this season’s competition would be particularly special.
Having never won the prestigious trophy, Mbappe is eager to help Los Blancos to another moment of European glory. However, with a tough road ahead, including a quarter-final matchup against Arsenal, the French international is keeping his focus solely on the task at hand.
Speaking in a recent interview, Mbappe dismissed speculation about a potential semi-final showdown with former club Paris Saint-Germain, urging everyone to take things one step at a time.
“It would be the worst mistake to think about that. Last year, everyone took a PSG-Real Madrid final for granted, and in the end, we didn’t make it to the final. So I only think about Arsenal, who will be our opponents in the quarter-finals, and my team, Real Madrid. We participate in all competitions,” he stated.
“We can achieve something great in this final part of the season, and we have to focus on that, on ourselves, and on the games that await us. This kind of thing has to be left to the general public, to people who have the right to let themselves go or speculate. We don’t have time for that.”
Mbappe’s words highlight the maturity and leadership he has brought to the Santiago Bernabeu since making his highly anticipated move last summer. Despite being one of the most talked-about players in world football, he remains committed to the present moment rather than looking too far ahead.
In addition to his Champions League aspirations, Mbappe has also been dealing with legal matters concerning his departure from PSG. He provided a brief update on the situation, indicating that he trusts the legal process to resolve things soon.
“It is in the hands of the lawyers. I think it will be resolved soon, so it’s not something I’m worried about.”
Mbappe has had a mixed start to life at Real Madrid, experiencing both highs and lows throughout the season. His form has been scrutinized more than ever, given the high expectations that come with wearing the famous white shirt.
However, the Frenchman insists he is accustomed to handling such pressure and is learning from the challenges that come with playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“It’s not the first time I’ve gone through a situation like this. What happens is that my status is now different, and so are the expectations and the repercussions. I’ve had other difficult moments, but they were talked about less because I didn’t have the same status.
“Yes, I have understood it. I keep saying that what has changed is everything around me, the way people look at me, more than me, who at first had a hard time.
“A European Championship that you don’t win, in which you don’t play well, an end of the season at PSG in which you play much less… It’s an accumulation of things injuries, bad performances, things that I haven’t experienced much in my career and that force you to have to work again to become the player you can be.”
The Spanish giants are still in contention for multiple trophies, and with a player of his caliber leading the charge, they will be confident in their ability to conquer Europe once again.Mbappe Focused on Real Madrid’s Champions League Quest, Dismisses PSG Speculation
