Kylian Mbappé holds the great shape at the start of the season. Already the author of three goals in three matches with Real Madrid, notably thanks to a double marked against Oviedo, the former Parisian held the pace with the French team, traveling to Poland, Friday, to face Ukraine on behalf of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
However, the evening had started badly for Kylian Mbappé. If Michael Olise opened the scoring after only 10 minutes of play, the Bondynois has indeed spoiled several opportunities despite the tricolor domination. But while the Blues were struggling, narrowly escaping from a Ukrainian equalization, the striker Merengue managed to double the bet on a counterattack after having played from Illia Zabarnyi.
And this goal had a very special flavor for Kylian Mbappé. It allows him to join Thierry Henry at the Pantheon of the best scorers in the history of the French team. With now 51 goals in 91 selections, he indeed equals the mache of the old Gunner, long top scorer in the history of the Blues but overwhelmed by Olivier Giroud at the 2022 World Cup.
Thierry Henry must also prepare to come across the third step of the podium. “Big up for Titi!” But I want to overcome it now (laughs)! It is an honor to match a player like Thierry Henry, “warned Kylian Mbappé at the microphone of TF1, adding:” Everyone knows what they represent for us the French, even more for attackers. It is someone who paved the way, I have a lot of respect and admiration for him. To reach this figure so early is to be lunar but I like it. I want to continue and especially win matches and titles. »»
And Olivier Giroud, with his 56 goals, is now in the viewfinder of the Madreline. The latter could also have come closer if he had not completely missed a big opportunity in the last minutes. “My little bitter at the end?” It's stupidity. This kind of gestures is only beautiful if it is successful. If it's missed, it's stupidity. Next time, it will be necessary to put it or not do it, ”he laughs.
