Kylian Mbappe created a spectacle during PSG’s Champions League match against Real Sociedad as he unleashed a thunderous shot that shattered the net. The French forward struck the ball with immense power, beating goalkeeper Alex Remiro to give PSG the lead.
Mbappe’s goal came in the 15th minute after receiving a pass from Ousmane Dembele and using his incredible speed to keep the ball in play. He then maneuvered into the penalty box and onto his favored right foot, evading Martin Zubimendi before delivering a venomous strike that found the back of the net.
The force of Mbappe’s shot was so intense that it caused the netting to detach from the goalpost, resulting in a three-minute delay as staff at the Reale Arena in San Sebastian had to fix it. Undeterred by the interruption, Mbappe went on to score a second goal in the 56th minute, securing a 2-1 victory for PSG and a 4-1 aggregate win in the tie. This dominant performance allowed PSG to breeze through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Mbappe’s impressive display further solidified his reputation in Europe’s most prestigious competition, bringing his tally to 46 goals and 26 assists in just 68 Champions League appearances. Unsurprisingly, top clubs around the world are vying for his signature, with Real Madrid appearing as the front-runners to secure the services of the World Cup winner. However, there have also been surprising rumors linking Mbappe to Premier League teams such as Arsenal and Liverpool.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed his belief that his team should be considered contenders for players of Mbappe’s caliber. While Arteta admitted that he is not directly involved in the discussions regarding transfers, he emphasized the need for Arsenal to pursue top talent in order to become the best team. When asked specifically about Mbappe, Arteta acknowledged the likelihood of the Frenchman joining Real Madrid but maintained that Arsenal should always be part of the conversation when exceptional players are involved.