“I don't want to see you”, the incredible exchange between Henry and Mbappé

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By: Manu Tournoux

Thierry Henry revealed what he said to Kylian Mbappé before the Champions League quarter -final between Arsenal and Real Madrid.

The Arsenal icon, Henry, had a brief pre-match conversation with his compatriot Mbappé before the meeting against Madrid on Tuesday.

During their warm exchange, the former Gunners striker said he wanted the Merengues star to spend a quiet evening at the Emirates.

Thierry Henry unveils his exchange with Kylian Mbappé

He said on CBS Sports: ” It is always immense respect when I see Kylian Mbappé. We both went to Clairefontaine. Tonight he plays against the team I love most in the world. I don't wish him anything wrong, but tonight, I said to him: “Please, I don't want to see you”.

Mbappé aims at his first title in the Champions League and Madrid her 16th, while Arsenal has never won this trophy and wants to enter history. The stake is important in this confrontation, after the broad success of the Gunners to go.

After this match, Arsenal will go to Madrid next Wednesday for the return. But before that, they will face Brentford in the Premier League.