Khaberni - Kylian Mbappé made fiery statements following his team's loss to Benfica, directing sharp criticism towards the collective performance, in one of the harshest moments of self-criticism where the French star expresses his disappointment with the on-field performance.
Mbappé emphasized that the issue was not technical or tactical, asserting that the decisive factor was the lack of desire, saying, "It's not about quality or plans, but about will and drive," considering that the team lacked the necessary spirit for a match of its stature and importance.
The attack leader added that the difference was clear in how the two teams handled the match, noting that Benfica played as if the game was a matter of life or death, while his team did not show the same sense of responsibility or determination, which directly reflected on the final result.
The French star did not stop there, he escalated the intensity of his statements by saying, "What happened was a disgrace," confirming that the performance was not normal at all, and pointing out that Benfica could have led Real Madrid 5-1 in the first half without it being surprising to any observer, given the large difference in level between the teams during that period.
