Kylian Mbappé highly anticipated in Madrid, a few hours before his first match in the Real jersey

Real Madrid host Valladolid for the 2nd day of La Liga on Sunday afternoon. It will be a unique match for Frenchman Kylian Mbappé, who will tread the pitch at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium for the first time in Real colours.

Sunday, August 25 is a big day for Kylian Mbappé. His new club, Real Madrid, hosts Valladolid from 5 p.m. onwards, for the 2nd day of La Liga. This will therefore be, for the captain of the Blues, his first match in the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in the colors of Real. And it is highly anticipated.

In front of the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, ticket sellers are offering tickets to fans to see Kylian Mbappé’s debut in Madrid. Julian and his grandson, wearing white jerseys with the Frenchman’s image on their backs, have come from the Basque Country for the occasion. “I can’t wait to see him, to finally see him in Madrid after years of waiting. I’m happy to be able to see him play here, at the Bernabéu”assures the little boy. “I’m very happy, I can’t wait to see him. We’re delighted. He sure made us wait, the guy. ! “We have a lot of hope”his grandfather also notes.

This is a first, or almost, since Kylian Mbappé has already stepped onto the pitch at the Bernabéu stadium, with the PSG jersey in recent years, and also on July 16, during his presentation to the public. More than 80 000 people were there just to see him wear the Real jersey.

On Sunday afternoon, Kylian Mbappé hopes to relive the same fervor, he who is already won over by the Madrid “socios” : “It’s incredible, the welcome I’ve received. I’m really grateful for the love I’m given here in Madrid, that all the ‘Madridistas’ give me. People have really accepted me a lot here in Spain. I’m very happy. It’s unique in the world. The weight of history, it weighs on your shoulders when you put on the jersey !”

“I have a responsibility, but I take it more as a privilege. I hope to live up to the history of this club which is the greatest.”

Kylian Mbappé

before his first match at the Bernabéu stadium

THE Santiago Bernabéu stadium will be full again to see the debut of Kylian Mbappé, “for real” this time, with a ball at his feet. It will be an emotional moment, of course, for the player who will realize his childhood dream, but also for his coach at Real. Carlo Ancelotti is well aware that this is a special match. “I think it will be a great day for Mbappé, the Italian believes. He will play for the first time at the Bernabéu stadium with the Real Madrid shirt and all the fans are looking forward to seeing it. Besides, given his quality, he will have a great match. The fans will have a great time.”.

And Kylian Mbappé is not the patient type. He will want to score his first goal at the Bernabéu in Real colours on Sunday afternoon. This stadium has always suited him rather well : With PSG, he has scored in each of his last two visits to Madrid.