Kylian Mbappe Frustrated as PSG Draws with Borussia Dortmund
PSG Secures Place in Champions League Round of 16
Kylian Mbappe expressed his frustration after Paris Saint-Germain’s 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday evening. The result confirms PSG’s place in the Champions League round of 16, but they finished second in Group F behind Dortmund.
Potential Opponents in the Knockout Phase
As a result of finishing second, PSG will be placed with the unseeded teams in the Champions League last-16 draw. They could potentially face Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, or Barcelona in the knockout phase.
Missed Opportunity to Top Group F
AC Milan’s victory over Newcastle United in the other Group F game gave PSG the opportunity to top the group with a win in Germany. However, PSG head coach Luis Enrique instructed his players to hold out for a draw in order to avoid risking defeat. Mbappe was visibly upset with this decision.
Mbappe’s Frustration Understandable
Former Arsenal midfielder and RMC Sport pundit Emmanuel Petit sympathized with Mbappe’s frustration. He stated that Mbappe’s ambitions and forward-thinking mindset led him to disagree with the decision to settle for a draw. Mbappe was aware of the potential opponents in the next round and wanted to finish first in the group.
Luis Enrique Defends Decision
In response to Mbappe’s reaction, PSG head coach Luis Enrique defended his decision to prioritize avoiding defeat. He highlighted the team’s clear chances to score earlier in the match and emphasized the difficulty of their qualification from the toughest group in the competition.
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