Mbappe responds as PSG win back-to-back Champions League titles after his departure

On the evening of 7 September 2026, Kylian Mbappe answered questions at a press conference at the Santiago Bernabeu before Real Madrid's opening Champions League 2026-27 match against Inter Milan. His response carried a sharp edge as PSG won the European Cup two years in a row after his departure. Mbappe left PSG to join Real Madrid in the summer of 2026. Since then, PSG under Luis Enrique won the Champions League for the first time in 2026-25 and defended the title in 2026-26. During the same two seasons, Real Madrid were eliminated in the quarter-finals. Asked about that narrative, the 27-year-old striker said: “For me, it is just ordinary analysis. Besides, talking about yourself always sells. No problem. But it is just ordinary analysis.” Mbappe also stated that he does not treat the comparisons as pressure. He believes the media use his name to generate stories, and he accepts that. During his time in Paris, his best Champions League result was the 2026-20 final defeat to Bayern Munich, even though he played alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar. At Real Madrid, Mbappe now represents the most successful club in the competition with 15 European Cup titles. He wants to help Los Blancos lift a 16th trophy. The match against Inter Milan at 02:00 on 9 September 2026 is the first chance for him to begin that mission.