Mbappé’s unexpected confidence after his 2nd trophy at Real Madrid: “At PSG

Real Madrid secured their fifth title of 2024 with a 3-0 victory over Pachuca in the FIFA Club World Cup final in Doha. With standout performances from Vinícius Jr., Rodrygo Goes, and Kylian Mbappé—who claimed his second trophy of the season with Madrid—the club further solidified its status as the best team in the world.

The win, at the historic Lusail Stadium, brought Madrid’s total to five trophies in 2024, with the possibility of adding five more before the season ends. The team is on track for a historic campaign, with more than 70 matches to play before next summer.

After the win, Mbappé made a surprising confession. Since joining Madrid in the summer, he has not only been scoring goals but has become the symbol of the team’s offensive revival. Following the triumph over Pachuca, the French forward shared a meaningful moment with his close friend, Aurélien Tchouaméni, telling him: “In Paris, I never had the opportunity to win these international titles, and here, I already have two.”

Mbappé’s statement, accompanied by a bright smile, seemed like a subtle dig at his former club, PSG, where European and international ambitions never came to fruition despite vast resources. Now, at Madrid, Mbappé is finally tasting the success he sought, further proving that his decision to join Los Blancos was both strategic and well-considered.

This victory at Lusail held special significance for Mbappé, as it was the same stadium where he scored a memorable hat-trick in the 2022 World Cup final against Argentina. Although France lost in the penalty shootout, that performance elevated Mbappé to another level.

Two years later, he is once again a hero, this time wearing the white shirt of Real Madrid, lifting a trophy that cements his status as a global star. This symbolism hasn’t gone unnoticed by Madrid fans, who see him as the natural heir to club legends like Cristiano Ronaldo and Alfredo Di Stéfano.