Paris (Archyde.com)
Kylian Mbappe said that Liverpool was one of the clubs he negotiated with before deciding to continue with Paris Saint-Germain, noting that he also met with the English club’s officials in 2017, when he was playing for Monaco.
Mbappe has been linked to Real Madrid for a long time amid strong expectations of his transfer this summer, but he surprised the Spanish champions by extending his contract with Saint-Germain until 2025 last week.
Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp revealed earlier this month that his club were interested in signing Mbappe, and the French striker has already admitted contacting the England runner-up.
And he told the Daily Telegraph: We talked a little, not a lot, I contacted Liverpool because it is my mother’s favorite club, she loves Liverpool and I don’t know why, you must ask her.
He added: It is a big club and we met five years ago when I was in Monaco, of course the race was between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in the end.
Liverpool will play Real Madrid in Paris on Saturday in the Champions League final, and Mbappe confirmed that he would encourage Real Madrid in this match.
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The statements of the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid ignited early on May 28, following Uruguayan footballer Valverde accused Real Madrid’s midfielder, the Egyptian “Reds” star Mohamed Salah, of disrespecting the royal team.
Salah had revealed his desire to face Real Madrid in the final, to avenge the loss of the 2018 final, and despite the Egyptian star’s clarification of his statements that were misinterpreted, Valverde insisted that it is a challenge to them.
And whether the Egyptian star’s statements motivate him before the continental final, Valverde told the Spanish newspaper, “Marca”, on Monday: “Yes, it is clear that they are words that anyone can understand in the way he wants.”
He added, “I am a competitor to Salah, and it is like underestimating the value of the Real Madrid logo and its players.”
And he added, “All we have to do is give our best and try to show why we reached the final. We hope to give the fans and Real Madrid another trophy.”
Alaba: The character favors Real Madrid in the Champions League final
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
Madrid (dpa)
Real Madrid defender David Alaba believes that Real can beat Liverpool through self-confidence as well as a unique personality, when the two teams meet next Saturday in the Champions League final, which Real Madrid won 13 times.
Austrian international Alaba said in statements to “Kicker” magazine published today, Monday: We are Real Madrid. With that self-confidence, we are going to Paris to win.
Real Madrid, the Spanish champion, had regained its balance following losing to Manchester City 3/4 in the first leg of the semi-final and turning the scales in its favor by winning 3/1 in the second leg.
Alaba said: This match and other recent performances by Real Madrid at the European level shed light on the character of the team under the leadership of coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Alaba added: “We have a very distinctive spirit and a competitive personality, and we have shown this in the playoffs. We are a team that always comes back and never gives up.
But the former Bayern Munich star is aware of the efficiency of Liverpool, who competed with Manchester City for the English Premier League title until the last stage, which was held on Sunday.
“It is a very creative football team, and most importantly, it has tremendous strength,” Alaba said.
“With Jurgen Klopp, they have a coach who harnesses this strength to lead the team on the desired path.”
Aguero predicts the Champions League winner between Liverpool and Real Madrid
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
Manchester City star and former Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero did not hesitate to reveal his candidate for the European Champions League for the 2021-2022 season between Liverpool and Real Madrid.
Liverpool will meet Real Madrid in the French capital, Paris, on May 28, in the Champions League final.
It was aguero As a guest on the “El Hormiguero” program, the Argentine spoke regarding the Champions League final and the team he thinks has more options to win the title.
In response to a question regarding who he sees as the favorite team to win, Liverpool or real madridAguero replied: “Real Madrid has more experience in finals.”
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In addition, Aguero indicated that Real Madrid’s road to qualifying for the final once morest clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Manchester City increases their chances, and stated: “Given how Real Madrid reached the final … that’s why they have more chances.”
Aguero concluded: “Liverpool has already faced Real Madrid and respects it, and the players know that the Royal Club is complicated, although the truth is that I do not care who will win.”