On Wednesday night, Kylian Mbappé won his first title with Real Madrid for his first match in the European Super Cup against Atalanta (2-0). Find the reactions of various foreign media.
His new life has now begun. A Real Madrid player since this summer, Kylian Mbappé made his debut on Wednesday evening against Atalanta Bergamo (2-0) in the European Super Cup. A first match with the white jersey of Real Madrid for a first trophy and a first goal, even if everything was not rosy for the European media.
A rise in power that erases (almost) everything?
And The team dedicating its front page of Thursday August 15 to OM and the interview with Roberto De Zerbi, the sports daily has obviously not forgotten “the remarkable beginnings” by Kylian Mbappé. Despite his goal, which allowed Ancelotti’s men to double the lead, the performance ““quite some until its realization” did not deserve better than a grade of 6. The new merengue player “did not have the legs of his Brazilian counterparts in attack” and showed up “borrowed in duels”.
Au Figarowe preferred to remember “his promising association with the two stars Bellingham and Vinicius where he knew how to find his place.” If his discretion in the first period was also highlighted, “He was able to step aside to let his partners shine”we continue.
A first half that made some Madrid supporters grind their teeth when interviewed by The Parisian. The latter quickly changed their minds, seeing “the rise of the former number 7 of PSG throughout the evening with attacking teammates who did not hesitate to share the spotlight with him”.
Mbappé and Bellingham. Jennifer Lorenzini / REUTERS
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A great bond with Bellingham and Vinicus
In Spain, the Madrid newspaper Mark placed the French team striker on the front page of today’s edition. “Let the party begin!”he enthuses. By scoring on Wednesday evening against Atalanta, Mbappé joins the club’s legends. “The Frenchman concluded the evening by scoring on his debut, as other great Madrid stars have done before: his idol Cristiano, Ronaldo Nazario, Bale or Bellingham himself”recalls the sports daily.
Chez ASthe other Madrid sports daily, estimates that “Vinicius stole the show from Mbappé”even if the attacking quartet pleased. “Rodrygo stole, Vini took another step towards the Ballon d’Or, Bellingham assisted and Mbappé scored.” The three players, already present at Real Madrid, celebrated with Mbappé, “mirror of the good integration of the newcomer”.
The Barcelona daily Sport also slipped a few lines on this European Super Cup won by Real Madrid’s rival, emphasizing “the complicity between Bellingham, Vinicius and Mbappé».
The first celebration between Vinicius and Mbappé. Aleksandra Szmigiel / REUTERS
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Mbappé for the return of the Galacticos?
In England, The Sun sees Real Madrid “with a team capable of matching any of their previous galactic teams” thanks to Kylian Mbappé. If Vinicius’ performance was highlighted in Spain, Bellingham’s really took precedence over Mbappé’s.He was responsible for improving Real’s game and was impressive throughout the game.”estimates the English tabloid regarding the Madrid number 5.
In the same tone, the Daily Mirror praises Mbappé who has “showed that he was born to be a Galactic,” even if the match of the number 9 of Real “hadn’t started at the hour mark.” His impact on the game seemed fairly measured. “A smart move here, a little bridge there, some missed passes.” for a player “who is not yet completely in phase with his teammates.”
Finally, in Italy, if the fate of the Dea, beaten by Real Madrid, was greatly treated, Kylian Mbappé’s dream come true has been highlighted. “How beautiful it is to make dreams come true”underlines the Sports Gazettewho remembers Kylian’s youth stories with Real Madrid and his love for the merengue club.
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