The UEFA Champions League semifinal ties begin this week with PSG traveling to face Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich hosting Real Madrid. It’s the two German clubs that stand in the way of a media frenzy final that PSG-Real Madrid would be.
Should PSG advance past Dortmund and Real Madrid defeat Bayern Munich, it sets the stage for an awkward and unique final. The main character in this matchup would be Kylian Mbappé, who will reportedly be leaving the French capital this summer.
Many expect the 25-year-old to join Real Madrid as a free agent, which would be a script out of a movie if these two teams do play in the final since it would be Mbappé’s last game with PSG.
According to a report from Spanish media outlet Relevo, if Real Madrid and PSG were to face off in the UCL final at Wembley, it would be a narrative steeped in themes of love and betrayal for Mbappé. However, whatever unfolds in that hypothetical scenario won’t sway the player’s decision.
Furthermore, the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner will not only leave PSG behind this summer. If Mbappé leaves this summer, he’ll also split paths with his younger brother, Ethan Mbappé, as the teenager will have to decide his future, which won’t be at Real Madrid.
More must-reads: