This coming Sunday at 1am in Baltimore, Barcelona and Real Madrid will face off in a thrilling pre-season friendly. As fans prepare for this classic, we look back at Kylian Mbappé’s recent clashes against Barcelona in the Champions League, where the French striker left an indelible mark.
In the first leg of the 2020/21 Champions League round of 16, Mbappé was the undisputed star. The French forward scored a spectacular hat-trick at the Camp Nou, leading Paris Saint-Germain to a resounding 4-1 victory. His speed, skill and precision were too much for the Barcelona defence, marking a turning point in his career.
In the return leg, Mbappé was again decisive, scoring a penalty in a 1-1 draw that sealed Barcelona’s elimination. Although the match was not as spectacular as the first leg, Mbappé showed his maturity and ability to appear at key moments. His performance secured PSG’s passage to the quarter-finals and consolidated his status as one of the best strikers in the world.
In the first leg of the 2023/24 Champions League round of 16, Mbappé faced Barcelona again, this time at the Parc des Princes. Although he failed to score in this encounter, his constant threat and participation in PSG’s offensive play were crucial. The Catalans won 2-3.
In the return leg, Mbappé was brilliant with a brace at Camp Nou, securing a 4-1 victory for PSG. These two goals sealed Barcelona’s elimination and underlined Mbappé’s ability to shine on the big stage.
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