"It's easier to score goals in La Liga than in Ligue 1" - PSG chief Al-Khelaifi appears to take dig at Kylian Mbappe after UCL triumph
PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi has seemingly jibed at Kylian Mbappe after the Parisian side lifted the UEFA Champions League. They became only the second French side to win Europe's premier competition after their marquee player left 12 months ago to join Real Madrid.
In a recent interview with Al-Kass Sport, the Qatari executive said via Goal:
"It's easier to score goals in La Liga than in Ligue 1. Luis Enrique proudly represented Ligue 1 and defended it against Premier League fans who called it the 'farmer's league'. We ended up beating Manchester City, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal in the Champions League this season."
The PSG president continued by saying:
"Nobody thought we would win the title. We approached the Champions League step by step. The match at Anfield gave us confidence. Luis Enrique told me before the match against Arsenal that we would win the Champions League. I was delighted with every goal in the final; I could hardly believe the 5-0 victory against Inter. This club has become a source of pride for Qatar and France around the world. After this incredible achievement, the club is now profitable."
Kylian Mbappe is the record goal scorer in PSG's 55-year history, bagging 256 goals and 108 assists in 308 appearances since he arrived in 2018.
Mbappe joined Real Madrid on a free transfer in the summer of 2024 and, despite scoring 43 goals and providing five assists, failed to lift LaLiga, the domestic cups, or the Champions League with the Spanish giants.
Kylian Mbappe shares feelings on PSG Champions League win
Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe has shared his thoughts on PSG lifting the UEFA Champions League in his first season away from the club. The Frenchman has tasted nearly every major honor in the sport but has yet to claim the biggest club prize in Europe.
Speaking in a recent interview with the press, the World Cup winner told the BBC:
"I didn't leave too soon; my story with PSG was over. I am not bitter; I had reached the end of the road. I tried everything, and it was destiny that meant it had to happen without me. PSG winning the Champions League without me doesn't affect me. I was happy - I think they deserved it."
Mbappe added:
"They've had so many years where they struggled. I've been there too; I've played in every Champions League stage in Paris except for the victory. They're the best team in Europe. I don't remember seeing a team win 5-0 in a major final."
At just 26, Kylian Mbappe still has much of his career ahead of him. He hopes to enjoy success in the Champions League soon with Real Madrid, with whom he is contracted until the summer of 2029.
