A shock and a reunion! This Tuesday evening the Champions League resumes its course with, during the 4th day of the event, a clash between Real Madrid and AC Milan, two of the most successful teams in the prestigious competition. But this summit match at the Santiago Bernabeu will also be the occasion for a reunion between several players from the France team. And eyes will be, in particular, on the duel between Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan and Real striker Kylian Mbappé.
Two months ago, after the home defeat against Italy (3-1), Maignan spoke out to criticize the attitude of some of his partners. A rant which would have first targeted Kylian Mbappé whose behavior would have annoyed. Since then, the two men have not met again, since Kylian Mbappé was absent from the last gathering of the France team.
Questioned this Monday during the pre-match conference between Madrid and Milan, Maignan returned to his relationship with Kylian Mbappé. He quickly brushed aside any ambiguity and assured that there was no tension.
“Honestly, there is no problem with Kylian, he knows it, we often talk among ourselves,” said Maignan. He is a quality player, even if he is going through a difficult period at the moment. But the great players respond precisely when they are expected. »
Maignan therefore prefers to concentrate on the game: “This is not an ordinary match, but we must remain in a normal state of mind, that is to say lucid and impassive,” insisted the Milan goalkeeper.
Real and AC Milan respectively occupy 12th (2 wins, 1 loss) and 25th place (1W, 2D) in the Champions League standings.
