Mbappé’s Reaction to Possible Manchester City Clash: “No j…”
As the Real Madrid squad learned of their potential Champions League opponent in the tunnel after their 3-0 win over Brest, Kylian Mbappé had an immediate reaction upon hearing that they could face Manchester City.
Mbappé’s Words in the Tunnel
When told that City was one of the possible opponents, Mbappé reacted bluntly, saying:
🗣️ “No jorobes… ¿Y quién es el otro posible?”
With Madrid failing to finish in the top eight in UEFA’s new format, they now face a playoff round. Their two potential opponents:
- Manchester City 🏆🔥 (A clash with Pep Guardiola and Erling Haaland)
- Celtic Glasgow ☘️ (A more favorable draw on paper)
What’s Next for Madrid?
📅 Playoff Dates:
- First leg: February 11/12 – Away
- Second leg: February 18/19 – Santiago Bernabéu
⚽ Potential Round of 16 Opponents: If Madrid advances, they could face Atlético Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen.
Friday’s Draw in Nyon
The official Champions League playoff draw will take place this Friday at 12:00 CET in Nyon, Switzerland. Madrid will soon know if they’ll face City or Celtic in their quest for European glory.
