Real Madrid: sad news for Kylian Mbappé

15.04.26 FT Champions League

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Despite scoring another crucial goal, Kylian Mbappé once again leaves the UEFA Champions League with regrets. On Bayern Munich’s turf, the French striker had put Real Madrid back in front, only to witness a dramatic collapse at the end (4-3).

Another bitter disappointment for the former Parisian, who is still chasing his first Champions League title. Despite his individual brilliance, the final hurdle remains insurmountable, season after season, in a competition where the smallest details make all the difference.

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With 98 matches played, Mbappé now joins an unenviable circle—the players with the most appearances without a European crown. This number highlights both his consistency at the highest level and the lingering frustration that comes with it.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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