French-Cameroonian forward Kylian Mbappe shared his anticipation for the upcoming Madrid derby against Atletico Madrid during an interview with Real Madrid TV.
Mbappe, set to make his debut in this intense rivalry, expressed enthusiasm for the prestigious match that could have significant implications for the La Liga title race.
With just a single point separating Real Madrid and Atletico at the top of the league standings, the stakes have never been higher.
For Los Blancos, this encounter comes at a critical juncture in the season.
“The Madrid derby? It’s going to be a great match, very important. It’s my first time, and I am looking forward to it. I hope we win,” Mbappe stated.
“The objective is always the same: to win. Even more so in a big game against Atletico, especially with La Liga being so close. We must secure the victory,” he added.
Real Madrid will host Atletico at the Santiago Bernabeu, and both teams are eager to claim vital points in their pursuit of the title, making this derby one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season.
