Madrid are desperate for Mbappé
In the 61st minute everything was set for Kylian Mbappé. The ball was on the penalty spot. All he had to do was transform, as he had done countless times before. But Liverpool keeper Caoimhín Kelleher sensed the corner and saved the Frenchman’s penalty. Another setback for the superstar in the Royal jersey. The 25-year-old remained pale for the rest of the game and was unable to prevent Real Madrid from losing 2-0.
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In Spain people are accordingly disillusioned. An awkwardly shot photo of Mbappé adorns almost every front page of Spanish sports newspapers. The ‘as’ is resigned and just gives the headline “Taken apart.” At ‘Marca’ you start to face reality: “The hard truth.” The headlines surrounding Mbappé are not getting any less; in the absence of Vinicius Junior, the striker was unable to replace the Brazilian on an equal footing. Real urgently needs to start scoring points, otherwise last year’s winner is in danger of an early exit.
Off to the provinces
When planning the trip to today’s opponents in the Europa League, those responsible at Chelsea FC must have looked at the map several times. Very few people in London have probably heard of 1. FC Heidenheim. Today’s game is therefore a duel between two opposites. On the one hand, the star-studded million-strong team from the metropolis of London, on the other hand, the village club, which a few years ago was still in the amateur classes of German sport.
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A sensational past season now means that the East Württemberg province will now host the Blues in a competitive game. The ‘Standard’ speaks from the hearts of the London fans. With the article „Who are Heidenheim“ The paper tries to give fans a little more insight into today’s opponent. Coach Frank Schmidt is identified as a key figure in Heidenheim’s rise. There is also a warning that the big FC Bayern Munich has already given up in Heidenheim. Nevertheless, anything other than a win for Chelsea would be a huge surprise.
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