Returning from injury for thirty minutes on August 12 against Bergamo (2-1), the world champion played 86 minutes against Leipzig on Tuesday in Lisbon (3-0). The striker talks about his thirst to win the most beautiful club event in the world.
How is your agreement with Neymar, the key to this team? Can he be crowned the best player in the world?
KYLIAN MBAPPÉ. We get along very well on and off the pitch. It is very pleasant to play with him. He is one of the best players in the world even if tonight (Editor's note: Tuesday) , he did not score. This benefited Di Maria. I don't think there will be a Ballon d'Or this year but he will be in a position to win individual trophies if we win the final on Sunday. I hope he wins these kinds of trophies. This will mean that we won the Champions League. That's all I want.
How do you explain your special relationship with him?
We are in the same age group, we share the same delusions. The current passed immediately. We have fun, we have fun. We are less focused on both. We understand that it is with others that we can win, not just two.
You won the World Cup. Do you feel the same waves?
Honestly Yes. We managed to create a group where everyone knows their importance. It goes beyond the field stage. This is how we will win. We created a group in selection. It's easier to run for the boyfriend when you like him. It's the same elsewhere, not just in football. It will surely help if we win on Sunday.
When you get injured on July 24 against Saint-Etienne, did you have any doubts about your participation in the Lisbon Final 8?
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The night of the injury against Saint-Etienne, I thought it was dead. I cried all night when I got home. I did the maximum. It was ligamentous, we can save time in this kind of case. I did care constantly, I gave myself an extra chance. The more it progressed, the more there were grounds for hope. I wanted to be on the adventure. The team needed me, not necessarily on the pitch if I couldn't play but show my good humor. Playing again is a great pleasure.
Do you still have pain?
Yes, it's not behind me. I play with a very thick strap. But I am ready to help the team, to give my all. All I want is to win. No matter the pain. I will leave my body on the ground.
Do you prefer Lyon or Bayern Munich in the final?
There is a preference for Lyon. It's up to us to promote our championship if not who will? Lyon, it would have a special flavor.