One Real Madrid player is king of finals — he could really hurt Barca in Copa de Rey final
Kylian Mbappe is king of finals!
Mbappe was only 19 years old when he scored a brilliant goal in the World Cup final in 2018 to help France beat Croatia 4-2 and lift the title.
Four years later, he scored a hat-trick in the World Cup final again, but ended up losing to Argentina on penalties.
At club level, now at Real Madrid, Mbappe has remained unstoppable when playing in a final.
The French superstar scored in his first final, the UEFA Super Cup, helping Real Madrid beat Atalanta 2-0.
He scored again in the Intercontinental Cup final as Madrid beat Mexican outfit Pachuca 3-0.
In the Spanish Super Cup final in January, Mbappe was again on target despite Barcelona’s 5-2 win.
This Saturday, Real Madrid faces Barcelona again in the Copa del Rey final and Mbappe is expected to play a part.
The 26-year-old goal machine boasts 10 goals in 7 finals for club and country.
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Thus, even if his team ends up losing, it’s almost impossible to stop Mbappe from scoring in the final.
Mbappe has 32 goals for Real Madrid this season, despite being criticised for not being at his best in his first year at the club.
You get the feeling he will have a point to prove against Barcelona in that final on Saturday.