Mbappé Chooses His Preferred Opponent for the Round of 16
On Wednesday, Real Madrid secured a 3-1 victory over Manchester City in the second leg of the Champions League playoff, with a stellar performance from Carlo Ancelotti’s squad.
French forward Kylian Mbappé stole the show with a hat-trick, leaving Pep Guardiola’s side with no response, aside from a late consolation goal. It was a historic night for Real Madrid’s No. 9, who delivered his best European performance yet at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Kylian Mbappé: The Decisive Star
The Santiago Bernabéu crowd chanted his name multiple times as Mbappé’s three-goal display brought his Champions League tally to seven, solidifying his status as a key figure for the club. The tie was nearly settled by halftime, with Madrid leading 2-0 after a dominant first half, rendering City’s comeback hopes futile.
Although City managed a late goal through Nico González, following a powerful shot from Omar Marmoush that struck the post, Real Madrid remained in full control, securing their place in the next round.
Who Does Mbappé Want to Face Next?
Real Madrid will learn their Round of 16 opponent this Friday at 12:00 PM, with two possible challengers: Atlético Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen.
When asked which team he would prefer to face, Mbappé gave a response that surprised many Madrid fans. “Atlético Madrid. Both teams are tough, but with Atlético, we don’t have to travel as far,” he stated.
