Hanging by Elche last weekend (2-2), Real Madrid tasted victory again Wednesday evening, on the field of Olympiakos (3-4), on behalf of the 5e Champions League day. A success acquired through pain and marked by a memorable quadruplet from Kylian Mbappé.
A feat praised unanimously, or almost… Indeed, Johan Micoud for his part was not captivated by the performance of the kid from Bondy. On the set of L’Equipe du Soir, the former playmaker preferred to warn of the fact that it is better for Real to rely on a strong collective than on a providential man.
“ I know that he will always score his 40 goals. Afterwards, you have to know what you want to do. Have a collective team to win trophies or just base yourself on one player. The stats say it, if Kylian Mbappé doesn’t score, it’s harder for Real Madrid. So everything is based on his goals. If in big moments he doesn’t score, it’s more complicated. That’s the danger. (…) We must not forget that PSG have never played as well as since Kylian Mbappé left and they won the trophy they were missing without him », recalled Johan Micoud.
Pierre Ménès in turn tackles Johan Micoud
And to add: “ In fact, I’m a little fed up with these thoughts where we have to say good or bad things about Kylian Mbappé. I say what I think about him. It’s not attacking him or not attacking him. This is the analysis I do. That’s my opinion. There is no question of saying good or bad. What he did there, it’s remarkable, it’s four goals, it’s extraordinary, it happens very rarely so congratulations to him, and without a penalty too, so it’s beautiful. I highlight the danger of putting everything on one player. »
Statements that do not fail to provoke a reaction. Via his X account, Pierre Ménès sent a big dig to Johan Micoud after his analysis on Real Madrid’s dependence on Kylian Mbappé. “ He doesn’t score, he’s a ball. He puts 4 the team depends too much on him. Football according to Micoud… », Wrote the former star consultant of Canal+.
