UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season

[Hirose UK]

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The real key to success that Manchester City has is Haaland and also De Bruyne, if these two players enter the field in every match, there is big possibility that the result will be win and of course last season was an example that both of them are players who always win until 3 championship titles.

The combination of Erling Haaland and Kelvin De Bryune is really what I tag as "cause trouble" because you can really spot the difference when this two players are being featured together in a match and when they ain't featured together but it's just unfortunate that Kelvin De Bryune has been absent due injuries and his return to fitness and to the pitch of play against their match with Huddersfield was really a huge celebration for Manchester city because his impact in the club is superb.

 Erling Haaland who hasn't featured since Manchester city's match against Aston villa due to injury is also speculated by Pep Guardiola to return in their match against Newcastle on Saturday so it will really been an awesome combination to see both Erling Haaland and Kelvin De Bryune play together ones again.

Hahaha when these two players are in an attacking position it can be said that the front line in Manchester City attack combination is truly perfect, Haaland is sharp striker and De Bruyne is great midfielder.
Imagine if the two of them had created an attacking game then you can be sure that the opposing team defense line would definitely be able to be penetrated easily, really can't wait to see the two of them being able to tear up every team in the UCL competition.
Manchester City still has big chance of becoming UCL champions even though Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are also great teams but I believe that Manchester City performance can still compete and provide truly amazing quality.

Huddersfield is team that is not that strong so it is natural that Manchester City can still win big in this match even without the appearance of their two star players.
I sure Pep is really looking forward to the two players he has appearing again.

The game against Newcastle is their first game of the second half of the season and I want to see how Manchester City get their first win after the first half is over.
Of course Haaland can be the goal scorer in this match to beat Newcastle.

[pusaka]

and Ancelotti is now thinking about that and giving more playing time to the youngsters. However, Madrid must quickly create their new team with a combination of senior players. If there is a gap in the player's transition, perhaps Madrid will need time to make adjustments to the player's chemistry.
although it has been questioned several times due to unstable performance at the start of the season. but in fact, they can perform better now. Regarding the Mbappe rumors, this has been happening since last season. and I think it's the media that makes it too much and always links Mbappe with Madrid.

I think Ancelotti knows what he has to do and so far Ancelotti seems quite successful in bringing together Real Madrid's young players and senior players and the amount of time given to young players in several matches is a form of maturation of the player's quality and in my opinion that's quite positive.
As for chemistry, I think we have seen evidence even from last season that Ancelotti's tactics and the combination of Real Madrid's senior players and young players were quite successful, so I don't doubt that anymore.

It's not easy to build a team with strong chemistry, especially when it's a mix of seniors and young players. Young players still have unstable ambitions and if they can't control that then ego will control them. Senior players are the same way, if they have a high seniority attitude then there will be no harmonization of the game shown. But so far Ancelotti has been able to overcome that, all the players I think have respect, they respect each other no matter if it's young players or senior players.
To form a strong chemistry is not only the factor that I said above, but they need longer togetherness, slowly I am sure they will find a strong chemistry.

[asriloni]

However, I think Real Madrid can also focus on their younger player and ignore Mbappe forever.

Yep. Talking about the potential of Madrid's young players makes more sense than spending €1 billion just on Mbappe.
And I think Madrid is now focused on regeneration. They have no interest in creating Galacticos Volume III and the like.
Currently, 11 young players will replace Luka Modric's generation.
Arda Guler, Rodriguez, Bellingham, Camavinga, Vinni, Rodrygo, and Brahim Diaz are the Next dream team and  Madrid's future projects.

Ohhhh waitt.... where did you get that if it needs 1 billion to sign mbappe from other club? I meant it it was very clear that if mbappe has said that regarding how much fees needed for his signing fees combined with his salary. It was not even touching 250 millions.

Please read this mate. https://www.si.com/fannation/soccer/futbol/transfers/how-signing-kylian-mbappe-on-free-transfer-could-cost-238-5m

According to AS, Mbappe is demanding a signing-on fee in the region of €100m ($108.5m), as well as a salary of €35m ($38m) per year.

Mbappe's salary demands are reportedly what he wants after tax. Therefore, it would effectively cost his next club closer to €60m ($65m) per year to meet those demands.

The most recent contract signed by Mbappe with PSG was for two years.

So, let us suppose he will sign for two years if he joins either Real Madrid or Liverpool on a 'free transfer' next summer...

That would cost his new club around €220m ($238.5m) over the duration of the deal - plus bonuses, of course!

It was very wrong to say that if it needs 1 billion to be spent for signing him. I think that you need also to get the latest news regarding it. Real madrid has so many great players on mid but they lack of players who can play at the attacking line. Even real madrid has only a striker in the club right now.
Real madrid it's not only need mbappe but the club really needs a new number 9 as well. So, ancellotti neds to bring nwe striker to the club soon.

[reagansimms]

However, I think Real Madrid can also focus on their younger player and ignore Mbappe forever.

Yep. Talking about the potential of Madrid's young players makes more sense than spending €1 billion just on Mbappe.
And I think Madrid is now focused on regeneration. They have no interest in creating Galacticos Volume III and the like.
Currently, 11 young players will replace Luka Modric's generation.
Arda Guler, Rodriguez, Bellingham, Camavinga, Vinni, Rodrygo, and Brahim Diaz are the Next dream team and  Madrid's future projects.

The young players that Real Madrid currently have are very mature, their development is faster than expected. Bellingham immediately integrated into Real Madrid's game in his first season, he didn't need long to adapt. The players who are mainstays on the front line are still able to carry out their duties well, Vinicius, Rodrygo, Joselu are always Ancelotti's mainstays every time they compete. Arda Guler, who has just made his debut with Real Madrid, also managed to steal Ancelotti's attention. Guler's presence could be a cure for disappointment if they fail to bring in Mbappe.

Real Madrid's golden generation began to develop, they were able to maintain team balance and always managed to cover each other's weaknesses. The responsibility that the players have had a positive impact on Real Madrid, they managed to top the La Liga standings and are still trying to chase their dream of winning the UCL trophy again.

[swogerino]

However, I think Real Madrid can also focus on their younger player and ignore Mbappe forever.

Yep. Talking about the potential of Madrid's young players makes more sense than spending €1 billion just on Mbappe.
And I think Madrid is now focused on regeneration. They have no interest in creating Galacticos Volume III and the like.
Currently, 11 young players will replace Luka Modric's generation.
Arda Guler, Rodriguez, Bellingham, Camavinga, Vinni, Rodrygo, and Brahim Diaz are the Next dream team and  Madrid's future projects.

The young players that Real Madrid currently have are very mature, their development is faster than expected. Bellingham immediately integrated into Real Madrid's game in his first season, he didn't need long to adapt. The players who are mainstays on the front line are still able to carry out their duties well, Vinicius, Rodrygo, Joselu are always Ancelotti's mainstays every time they compete. Arda Guler, who has just made his debut with Real Madrid, also managed to steal Ancelotti's attention. Guler's presence could be a cure for disappointment if they fail to bring in Mbappe.

Real Madrid's golden generation began to develop, they were able to maintain team balance and always managed to cover each other's weaknesses. The responsibility that the players have had a positive impact on Real Madrid, they managed to top the La Liga standings and are still trying to chase their dream of winning the UCL trophy again.

Real Madrid is a great team and is true that they are having a golden standard of new players yet for me they cannot win the Champions League without a leader like in the times of Raul,Mijatovic,Cristiano or Benzema.Bellingham is a great player but he is like Gareth Bale which was not a leader although he was a great player and contributed a lot to Real Madrid,yet without any true leader they will have difficulties to win the Champions.I think Mbappe would be the ideal player to lead them in winning European trophies again.

[Docnaster]

However, I think Real Madrid can also focus on their younger player and ignore Mbappe forever.

Yep. Talking about the potential of Madrid's young players makes more sense than spending €1 billion just on Mbappe.
And I think Madrid is now focused on regeneration. They have no interest in creating Galacticos Volume III and the like.
Currently, 11 young players will replace Luka Modric's generation.
Arda Guler, Rodriguez, Bellingham, Camavinga, Vinni, Rodrygo, and Brahim Diaz are the Next dream team and  Madrid's future projects.

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Real Madrid for a fact have a young, talented and promising generation of players who all possess the potentials of becoming another golden generation that'll win so many trophies for the club in the nearest future and that's why some people are of the opinion that the Spanish giants shouldn't be putting much efforts in signing French star Kylian Mbappe. But none of the current Real Madrid are top 9 strikers a position that Mbappe can perfectly play in and that's why the club's management are seriously trying to make sure they sign the France international to the club.

Mbappe is one player who have all the qualities that are expected of a modern day striker and it is clear that he currently ranks among the best players in that position in world football. It's been long that Real Madrid president have wanted to sign the France national team captain to Real Madrid and spending any amount of money to get him now would not be a big decision to make for Fiorentino Perez.

[wakier]

However, I think Real Madrid can also focus on their younger player and ignore Mbappe forever.

Yep. Talking about the potential of Madrid's young players makes more sense than spending €1 billion just on Mbappe.
And I think Madrid is now focused on regeneration. They have no interest in creating Galacticos Volume III and the like.
Currently, 11 young players will replace Luka Modric's generation.
Arda Guler, Rodriguez, Bellingham, Camavinga, Vinni, Rodrygo, and Brahim Diaz are the Next dream team and  Madrid's future projects.

and Ancelotti is now thinking about that and giving more playing time to the youngsters. However, Madrid must quickly create their new team with a combination of senior players. If there is a gap in the player's transition, perhaps Madrid will need time to make adjustments to the player's chemistry.
although it has been questioned several times due to unstable performance at the start of the season. but in fact, they can perform better now. Regarding the Mbappe rumors, this has been happening since last season. and I think it's the media that makes it too much and always links Mbappe with Madrid.

If I'm not mistaken, ancelotti still uses a combination of senior players such as Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, but these players are not given long playing time considering that they are no longer young, of course their stamina is a little reduced, but these senior players are also very important for the team to learn a lot. about their experience so far with Los Blancos so that young players can have broad insight into joining this big team.
So far, the chemistry between Real Madrid's young players and senior players is still going well, there are no gaps and they can work together well so that Madrid's performance is still quite good until now.
I think as long as there is no clarity the media will continue to link Mbappè with Madrid.

[Dzwaafu11]

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Everyone expects Mbappe to go to Madrid and indeed if this is successful we see it will be the biggest news. However, Mbappe understands very well that with the hot situation besides PSG, which still needs his services, this transfer may take quite a long time. Just like last season we were fooled by his decisions, hopefully this transfer season won't happen again. Football fans are waiting for big news, I think the agreement between Mbappe and Madrid is difficult to confirm because both parties are covering up or is Madrid really wanting to surprise us?

I don’t think Real Madrid really wants to surprise us. In my opinion, they need Mbappe to replace that position, but in my opinion, this transfer won’t take much time again since everyone was thinking he would join them last season during the transfer window and he didn't, so I believe he will do that this season without wasting time. Although we all know these deals are unpredictable, I have not seen any confirmed information from reliable sources yet that Mbappe will make them during the transfer window, so let's keep watching to see if Mbappe will take the deal this time around.

From what I have noticed, PSG cannot continue the competition in the UCL any further without Mbappe help, because his contribution is very vital. PSG realizes that Mbappe needs to be lobbied as much as possible to complete the UCL, I am sure that is the solution, because if you have to play without Mbappe you know that this team's performance will be like losing the key to the attack.

Yes, you are right. Without Mbappe, PSG will be deformed; they won’t perform as well as they are right now if Mbappe leaves the squad. Although the full squad contribution is highly needed, seriously, Mbappe is the most important player; he contributes so much to the squad. So therefore, PSG knows that if they allow him to go, they will start facing some bad times. I think that is what is affecting the deal up until now.

[makishart]

and Ancelotti is now thinking about that and giving more playing time to the youngsters. However, Madrid must quickly create their new team with a combination of senior players. If there is a gap in the player's transition, perhaps Madrid will need time to make adjustments to the player's chemistry.
although it has been questioned several times due to unstable performance at the start of the season. but in fact, they can perform better now. Regarding the Mbappe rumors, this has been happening since last season. and I think it's the media that makes it too much and always links Mbappe with Madrid.

I think Ancelotti knows what he has to do and so far Ancelotti seems quite successful in bringing together Real Madrid's young players and senior players and the amount of time given to young players in several matches is a form of maturation of the player's quality and in my opinion that's quite positive.
As for chemistry, I think we have seen evidence even from last season that Ancelotti's tactics and the combination of Real Madrid's senior players and young players were quite successful, so I don't doubt that anymore.

The young and old players can build good chemistry and this is the advantage owned by ancellotti caused by he was able in making the situation to be even more conducive with so numerous young talents can get advice from the old players to improve their performances.
Im not even doubting the the capability of him in building good environment for the players. It must be noted that ancellotti had been also building the best team i the world called los galacticos in the past.

He is just trying to make it happen again and i would like to call that as a rebord of los galacticos. Real madrid will have so many world class players in the squad and this will help madrid to dominate everything till the next decade.
Let's say that if whole of players will develop themselves with the goes of time. The young players will become even more mature and they will get more experience. This is a great project by ancellotti.

Im glad that perez was always supporting his club to perform even better than before. Glad to see that happens.

[Nheer]

However, I think Real Madrid can also focus on their younger player and ignore Mbappe forever.

Yep. Talking about the potential of Madrid's young players makes more sense than spending €1 billion just on Mbappe.
And I think Madrid is now focused on regeneration. They have no interest in creating Galacticos Volume III and the like.
Currently, 11 young players will replace Luka Modric's generation.
Arda Guler, Rodriguez, Bellingham, Camavinga, Vinni, Rodrygo, and Brahim Diaz are the Next dream team and  Madrid's future projects.

The so called young players you all talking about are no where near Mbappe standards and Real Madrid president knows this. It is good to invest in young players but Mbappe is world class player on his own and the impact he will have on the team both on and off the pitch will be huge. Football is also business and business wise Mbappe will be more productive than every other youngster mentioned above.

They also have the option to go for the two, invest in both the promising youngsters and Mbappe as well which will put them in a level far above everyone else. Spending on Mbappe is really worth it because we have seen how he has been performing since the beginning of his career, he is a top talented player with high goal sense which is the kind of player Real Madrid really wants.

[Belarge]

Mbappe is not a player who typically has a leadership spirit, and he is still very young, I think he is still not worthy to lead Real Madrid's troops in the title race.
In fact, Real Madrid is a top team and they are nicknamed the kings of the Champions League and a team like Real Madrid has a high enough mentality so this is beneficial for them when they are in critical situations or high-tension matches.

And for Mbappe, it seems he is the one who needs the Real Madrid team to win the title and improve his performance and individual achievements.

The Frenchman will not relaxed because there's still presence of enough work to be put together, he's having one of the long run in his football career. The earlier we're able to understand that Kylian Mbappe won't be leaving PSG anytime soon, the better for those that are doubting this move. Mbappe have the leadership spirit in both club and country level football. Real Madrid are interested in the player, but it's a different motives that follows because PSG will not allow their keyman exits the club not when they're depending on him for good results. By the way, elite clubs are interested in Kylian Mbappe because he's promising talented player for his club side.

[Patrol69]

Mbappe is not a player who typically has a leadership spirit, and he is still very young, I think he is still not worthy to lead Real Madrid's troops in the title race.
In fact, Real Madrid is a top team and they are nicknamed the kings of the Champions League and a team like Real Madrid has a high enough mentality so this is beneficial for them when they are in critical situations or high-tension matches.

And for Mbappe, it seems he is the one who needs the Real Madrid team to win the title and improve his performance and individual achievements.

The Frenchman will not relaxed because there's still presence of enough work to be put together, he's having one of the long run in his football career. The earlier we're able to understand that Kylian Mbappe won't be leaving PSG anytime soon, the better for those that are doubting this move. Mbappe have the leadership spirit in both club and country level football. Real Madrid are interested in the player, but it's a different motives that follows because PSG will not allow their keyman exits the club not when they're depending on him for good results. By the way, elite clubs are interested in Kylian Mbappe because he's promising talented player for his club side.

For the past few seasons, I have seen that Mbappe will leave the club, but he has not been without the club so far. Every time Mbappe has been in the news to leave the club, PSG have kept him at PSG with financial offers and other offers. It is natural that other clubs would want to take a player like him, but PSG do not want to lose this French player in any way. Last season there were big rumors that Mbappe would leave the club but in the end he extended his contract with PSG again and stayed with PSG. There may be rumors about Mbappe leaving the club in the next transfer window, but we are waiting for the drama of whether Mbappe will leave the club or stay at PSG next season.  
We think Mbappe will move to Real Madrid next season, if that happens then it will be one of the best transfers in the transfer market.

[Davian144]

Yep. Talking about the potential of Madrid's young players makes more sense than spending €1 billion just on Mbappe.
And I think Madrid is now focused on regeneration. They have no interest in creating Galacticos Volume III and the like.
Currently, 11 young players will replace Luka Modric's generation.
Arda Guler, Rodriguez, Bellingham, Camavinga, Vinni, Rodrygo, and Brahim Diaz are the Next dream team and  Madrid's future projects.

Real Madrid knows what is best for itself in the future, so it will not immediately be fooled by recruiting Mbappe if there is no more reasonable clarity and just to spend more money without anything that Real Madrid itself can hope for. I also agree more with what you say because young players will be more suitable to be maintained and polished well for the future of Real Madrid rather than continuing to think about new players even though their age is not yet in the old category.

[X-ray]

However, I think Real Madrid can also focus on their younger player and ignore Mbappe forever.

Yep. Talking about the potential of Madrid's young players makes more sense than spending €1 billion just on Mbappe.
And I think Madrid is now focused on regeneration. They have no interest in creating Galacticos Volume III and the like.
Currently, 11 young players will replace Luka Modric's generation.
Arda Guler, Rodriguez, Bellingham, Camavinga, Vinni, Rodrygo, and Brahim Diaz are the Next dream team and  Madrid's future projects.

There's nothing wrong in buying mbappe with a lot of money. There will be some benefits by buying him for the club.

1. Exposure
2. Merchandise
3. Fans
4. The player itself

Madrid shall see this as an opportunity. I remind you that if mbappe is still young enough and it has not yet reached its golden year as a football player. So, mbappe can pay off it in the future when he will be landing on real madrid. There were many aprties pressuring him to make clarification asap.
Mbappe is a great one and he shall go to madrid to continut his career to be one of GOAT and best player in this decade. There will be no choice for mbappe other than to join in the real madrid caused by it will give him more guarnatee to win the various trophies.

Mbappe is just getting even closer to the UCL when it will be reaching an agreement with real madrid. I hope that was not only a false news created by stupid guy.

[Weawant]

Real Madrid knows what is best for itself in the future, so it will not immediately be fooled by recruiting Mbappe if there is no more reasonable clarity and just to spend more money without anything that Real Madrid itself can hope for. I also agree more with what you say because young players will be more suitable to be maintained and polished well for the future of Real Madrid rather than continuing to think about new players even though their age is not yet in the old category.

Real Madrid will definitely move on from the mbappe deal if it continues to remain unclear for more than too long because the team definitely needs a striker but it's not a reason they will continually sort after a player who seems confused and isn't at any point making things clear as it regards his preference and where he would love to be soonest.

Talking about young players ,mabappe still got some time on his side so he isn't an old player he's still young and have got a whole lot of potential ahead of which if he's at the right place of which Madrid isn't any bad, he will scale up the peak of his career sooner and one of his dream which is winning the UCl will be reality. Madrid could further focus on training and developing young players well enough that in the nearest future they form a very formidable team across Europe, they can even groom a striker who would stand in the position mbappe would have occupied if the deal had pulled through.

[Sakanwa]

Real Madrid knows what is best for itself in the future, so it will not immediately be fooled by recruiting Mbappe if there is no more reasonable clarity and just to spend more money without anything that Real Madrid itself can hope for. I also agree more with what you say because young players will be more suitable to be maintained and polished well for the future of Real Madrid rather than continuing to think about new players even though their age is not yet in the old category.

Real Madrid will definitely move on from the mbappe deal if it continues to remain unclear for more than too long because the team definitely needs a striker but it's not a reason they will continually sort after a player who seems confused and isn't at any point making things clear as it regards his preference and where he would love to be soonest.

Talking about young players ,mabappe still got some time on his side so he isn't an old player he's still young and have got a whole lot of potential ahead of which if he's at the right place of which Madrid isn't any bad, he will scale up the peak of his career sooner and one of his dream which is winning the UCl will be reality. Madrid could further focus on training and developing young players well enough that in the nearest future they form a very formidable team across Europe, they can even groom a striker who would stand in the position mbappe would have occupied if the deal had pulled through.

Real Madrid still hope Mbape would prefer a move to their club than him signing a new contract at PSG,If Madrid did not sign Mbape this season,they will still chase him in the summer as it is very unlikely that Mbape will remain at PSG for the rest of the season and try to win the UEFA champions league with the team,even if it's impossible winning it.He still wants to try his best to make history with the club,and win something tangible with PSG.
If he makes a move to Madrid,it would be one of the best signings of the summer because everyone knows the quality of Mbape,and his move to that team will bring glory to the team.

[zaim7413]

Yep. Talking about the potential of Madrid's young players makes more sense than spending €1 billion just on Mbappe.
And I think Madrid is now focused on regeneration. They have no interest in creating Galacticos Volume III and the like.
Currently, 11 young players will replace Luka Modric's generation.
Arda Guler, Rodriguez, Bellingham, Camavinga, Vinni, Rodrygo, and Brahim Diaz are the Next dream team and  Madrid's future projects.

Real Madrid knows what is best for itself in the future, so it will not immediately be fooled by recruiting Mbappe if there is no more reasonable clarity and just to spend more money without anything that Real Madrid itself can hope for. I also agree more with what you say because young players will be more suitable to be maintained and polished well for the future of Real Madrid rather than continuing to think about new players even though their age is not yet in the old category.

Mbappe is one of the players that Real Madrid has really wanted for the last few years, he is also still in top form which makes Real Madrid really want to sign him every time the transfer market opens. The easy players that Real Madrid currently have have very good potential, they have also proven it to all management and fans with their impressive performance.
Mbappe's arrival will further increase Real Madrid's strength on the front line, Vinicius has an ideal partner who will make it easier for them to score goals. The combination of Vinicius, Bellingham and Mbappe will make it easier for Real Madrid to add to their UCL Trophy collection.

[Blitzboy]

However, I think Real Madrid can also focus on their younger player and ignore Mbappe forever.

Yep. Talking about the potential of Madrid's young players makes more sense than spending €1 billion just on Mbappe.
And I think Madrid is now focused on regeneration. They have no interest in creating Galacticos Volume III and the like.
Currently, 11 young players will replace Luka Modric's generation.
Arda Guler, Rodriguez, Bellingham, Camavinga, Vinni, Rodrygo, and Brahim Diaz are the Next dream team and  Madrid's future projects.

Madrid's youth plan impresses me. Less reliance on big-name signings like Mbappe is refreshing. Bellingham and Camavinga have matured and integrated well into the team. Madrid's acumen in developing youthful talent allowed them to adjust swiftly and contribute.

I think this strategy is smart financially and sets the stage for the future. Vinni and Rodrygo are already showing their worth, while Ancelotti is eyeing Guler, indicating Madrid is developing a potential ideal team. This concentration on group strength rather than star power may help them win leagues and the UCL.

[Jody.Drummer]

Yep. Talking about the potential of Madrid's young players makes more sense than spending €1 billion just on Mbappe.
And I think Madrid is now focused on regeneration. They have no interest in creating Galacticos Volume III and the like.
Currently, 11 young players will replace Luka Modric's generation.
Arda Guler, Rodriguez, Bellingham, Camavinga, Vinni, Rodrygo, and Brahim Diaz are the Next dream team and  Madrid's future projects.

Real Madrid knows what is best for itself in the future, so it will not immediately be fooled by recruiting Mbappe if there is no more reasonable clarity and just to spend more money without anything that Real Madrid itself can hope for. I also agree more with what you say because young players will be more suitable to be maintained and polished well for the future of Real Madrid rather than continuing to think about new players even though their age is not yet in the old category.

Well I agree with this, it makes more sense if they prefer their regeneration project, just imagine how many potential young players they can bring in with that kind of money. But I know Real Madrid also have ambitions, I mean if they want a player then they will do everything they can to bring in that player, no matter how much money they will spend, as long as their wishes can be achieved.
The President of Real Madrid also has a strong character when he wants something and usually he doesn't care about anything, especially if it is in the interests of the club.
Talking about Real Madrid's regeneration, I think they are making a very good transition at the moment, it doesn't have a big impact on them, because when a club makes a transition to regenerate players usually the decline will be very noticeable, but this time I don't feel it in Real Madrid's body .

[Oluwa-btc]

Real Madrid is a great team and is true that they are having a golden standard of new players yet for me they cannot win the Champions League without a leader like in the times of Raul,Mijatovic,Cristiano or Benzema.Bellingham is a great player but he is like Gareth Bale which was not a leader although he was a great player and contributed a lot to Real Madrid,yet without any true leader they will have difficulties to win the Champions.I think Mbappe would be the ideal player to lead them in winning European trophies again.

Mbappe is not a player who typically has a leadership spirit, and he is still very young, I think he is still not worthy to lead Real Madrid's troops in the title race.
In fact, Real Madrid is a top team and they are nicknamed the kings of the Champions League and a team like Real Madrid has a high enough mentality so this is beneficial for them when they are in critical situations or high-tension matches.

And for Mbappe, it seems he is the one who needs the Real Madrid team to win the title and improve his performance and individual achievements.

Then you should go back and watch him during the good old days with As Monaco on League 1 before moving to Paris Saint Germany. He wasn't the main captain but you could see how he demanded more from himself during them time over that league.

During the Fifa World Cup Competition Finals, was he the captain or not? If I can recall vividly, he is the right man who Captained the french national team against Argentina. Real Madrid would not want him only if they want Endrick back too, They want Kylian? Then they can't get Endrick.
Playing for Real Madrid is a dream Man!! Who would want to miss such huge opportunity? Jude Bellingham should tell whoever days no what he enjoys!