After Paris Saint-Germain eliminated Barcelona from the Champions League on Tuesday, Kylian Mbappe did something that fans noticed. After winning the first leg 3-2 at the Parc des Princes, Barcelona was leading the tie, and 12 minutes in, Raphinha gave them the lead (4-2 on aggregate).
However, the game drastically shifted when Bradley Barcola was fouled by Ronald Araujo, who was then sent off.
Before Vitinha leveled the score overall, Ousmane Dembele responded to the unceasing jeers by scoring on his return to Barcelona.
Mbappe scored twice in a rather calm game. The first came from the penalty spot following a careless tackle by Joao Cancelo, and the second was a clinical finish with his left foot that guaranteed his team’s berth in the Champions League semifinals.
Viewers saw Mbappe embrace manager Luis Enrique after the game, despite the fact that he is scheduled to depart the team in the summer.
Although there had been reports of friction between the two, there was a passionate hug shared by the group following the significant victory.
One of them wrote: “Sure looks like they like each other to me.”
According to a second, “Yeah, they like each other, like a brother relationship.”
One more responded, saying it was “like a on and off relationship I guess.”
An additional four said, “Mbappe contract extension soon.”
At the end of the season, when Mbappe’s contract expires, Real Madrid is the clear favorite to sign him.
He is still, however, incredibly driven to lift the Champions League championship with his local team.
Mbappe told reporters, “I want to win the Champions League for Paris.”
“I’ve been proud to work at PSG since day one. My dignity isn’t damaged because there are good and bad periods in life. As someone who grew up in the nation’s capital, I take great satisfaction in playing for this club and representing it.
It’s wonderful to have an evening like this as a Parisian. We must maintain our composure since we have one more step left until we get to the final in Wembley.”
Borussia Dortmund, who defeated Atletico Madrid 5-4 on aggregate in the quarterfinals, will play PSG in the semifinals.