Paris Saint-Germain won the Champions League for the first time in their history on Saturday after a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Inter in the final in Munich. And of the many storylines, one that many neutrals have referred to in the aftermath of the match involves Kylian Mbappe.
Mbappe spent seven years at PSG between 2017 and 2024 before leaving for Real Madrid last summer. During that period, he was not able to win the Champions League, but many were quick to point out that his former club did so on their first attempt without him.
But there is no feeling of bitterness from Mbappe in the aftermath of PSG’s success, as he took to Instagram to congratulate his former club on winning the Champions League for the first time.
“The big day has finally arrived. Victory and with the manner of a whole club, Congratulations, PSG.”
Mbappe, who is expected to inherit the number 10 jersey at Real Madrid next season, had an impressive individual debut season in 2024-25 as he won the European Golden Boot and Pichichi Trophy. But as well as missing out on the Champions League, he did not win a single major honour, with Barcelona taking La Liga and the Copa del Rey as part of a domestic treble for the Catalans.
Mbappe will be desperate to finally get his hands on the Champions League trophy, but he will be kept waiting until at least 2026. The arrival of Xabi Alonso could help Real Madrid return to the success of previous seasons, and they will certainly hope so given the trust that they have placed in their former player.
For now, Mbappe can only watch on as his former club celebrate their Champions League success. He, and Real Madrid, will be hoping that it is their turn in 2026.
Shmonny
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Breaking News: PSG are complaining to UEFA that they were played against Al Nasr instead of Inter..... reports Marca
Mesh-shacky
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before Mbappe went to PSG, why didn't they win it if was his fault? leave the boy alone. many of the world superstars have played at PSG at least once in their career and didn't win it. learn to celebrate without malice for once!
cicalotz
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You can take Mbape out of Paris but you can't take Paris out of Mbape, that we've learned after PSG have won the Champions league for the 1st time. All credit to the performance of so many different stars who played for the team without egos. Now we're imagining how many champions league would've won by PSG if they weren't obsessed about Neymar, Mbape, Messi, Ibrahimovic, Cavani etc. Bcz they all tried for so many years but they failed but Kvaraktshelia, Barcola, Doue, Ramas, Dembele & co took one to two seasons for them to deliver it & they were playing with passion no egos no nothing but only hunger to bring it in Paris