Mbappe Makes Stunning Statement About Messi That Will Make Ronaldo Jealous After UCL Win

Mbappe Makes Stunning Statement About Messi That Will Make Ronaldo Jealous After UCL Win

SportsBrief.com, Rene Otinga
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:52 PM
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  • Paris Saint-Germain have qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League after beating Club Brugge 4-1
  • Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe scored two goals each for Paris Saint-Germain in this encounter against the Belgian side
  • Kylian Mbappe stated after the Champions League encounter that Lionel Messi is the best footballer in the world

Kylian Mbappe has named teammate Lionel Messi as the best footballer in the world following his impressive performance in Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League win over Club Brugge.

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Mbappe and Lionel Messi in action for Paris Saint-Germain. Photo by FRANCK FIFE
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Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe both scored two goals each as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Club Brugge 4-1 in their Champions League last group game.

But despite their perfect win over the Belgian side, Paris Saint-Germain finished as runners up in Group A behind Manchester City as the both qualified for the knockout stages.

Kylian Mbappe scored the first goal in the 2nd minute as Paris Saint-Germain started the match impressively and the Frenchman netted the second in the 7th minute.

Lionel Messi made it 3-0 for Paris Saint-Germain in the 38th minute as the hosts took a 3-goal lead into the dressing room at the end of first half.

The visitors pulled one back in the 68th minute through Mats Rits, but Lionel Messi netted his second goal of the match in the 76th minute as PSG won 4-1.

According to the report on Sportskeeda and Marca, Kylian Mbappe explained that it is a thing of joy to be playing with Lionel Messi in the same squad.

Kylian Mbappe's reaction about Messi

"It's easy to play with Lionel Messi. He's the best player in the world. He won the Ballon d'Or a few days ago. He scored two goals today, he is happy, and I hope he will help us in the future."

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