In the glittering lights of the Santiago Bernabéu, a new chapter is being written. Kylian Mbappé, the electrifying French forward, has set his sights on leaving an indelible mark on Real Madrid’s storied history. After a scintillating hat trick against Manchester City in the Champions League, Mbappé boldly declared his ambition to “define an era” in the iconic white kit.
Sights Set on Immortality
For Mbappé, merely playing for Los Blancos was never enough. From the moment he set foot in the Spanish capital, the World Cup winner has had his gaze fixed firmly on the pantheon of Madrid legends. Names like Di Stéfano, Puskas, Zidane – these are the giants whose footsteps Mbappé aims to follow.
“I didn’t want to come here to play badly. Fulfilling my dream was one thing, but I wanted to play well, I wanted to define an era, to make history at Real Madrid. I had to play with personality.”
– Kylian Mbappé
A Trophy-Laden Mission
Yet for all his individual brilliance, Mbappé understands that legacy is measured in silver. Despite a goal-drenched career, the speedy forward has never lifted the Champions League trophy – a glaring omission he is determined to rectify in Madrid white.
- Lost in the 2020 Champions League final with PSG
- 28 goals already this season for Real Madrid
- Focused on winning trophies, not just scoring
“The most important thing is winning trophies,” Mbappé insisted, downplaying his impressive goal tally. “I’ve scored a lot of goals in my career, but let’s see if it’s all for nothing, because we didn’t always win trophies. If I score a lot of goals and win trophies, I’ll sign for that in blood.”
Bernabéu Bedazzled
Against Manchester City, Madridistas were treated to a tantalizing glimpse of the Mbappé era. A quick-fire fourth minute opener. A deft second on the half-hour mark. A game-sealing third after the break. It was a tour de force that left teammates and fans alike purring in delight.
“You know when Kylian gets the ball in areas that he likes, he’s going to be dangerous. It’s incredible what he’s done in his career. Now he’s just flying and it’s a pleasure to watch.”
– Jude Bellingham on Mbappé
As the Champions League anthem echoes around the Bernabéu in the coming weeks, all eyes will be trained on the blur of white that is Kylian Mbappé. Defenses will quake. Records will tumble. And maybe, just maybe, when the confetti rains down on the final in Istanbul, it will mark the coronation of King Kylian – the ruler of a dazzling new Madrid era.
