Kylian Mbappe, who grew up with posters of Cristiano Ronaldo on his wall, will face his idol on Friday as France plays Portugal in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.
This match is seen as a battle between the past and future stars of Real Madrid. They previously met in the 2017-18 Champions League, where Ronaldo’s Real Madrid beat Mbappe’s PSG.
Back then, Mbappe was a 19-year-old with potential; now, at 25, he’s considered the world’s best player and France’s hope for a European title.
Mbappe is set to join Real Madrid, filling the role once held by Ronaldo, who, at 39, still captures attention despite playing club football in Saudi Arabia.
Ronaldo’s role in Portugal’s team remains crucial, highlighted by his performance in a recent match against Slovenia.
This game represents a passing of the torch from one galactico to another .
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