Lamine Yamal Faces Pressure in Spain, While Kylian Mbappé Receives Warm Welcome in Madrid.

Lamine Yamal’s Comeback

Staying in Spain, we turn to the Catalan press. “Lamine is eager,” reports Mundo Deportivo. Lamine Yamal has undergone a personalized recovery plan at FC Barcelona after a disappointing Clasico, where a groin injury hindered his performance. The young player has trained intensively this week without apparent pain, including physiotherapy sessions before and after training. In the match against Real Madrid, he looked to create opportunities despite his physical limitations, making “two threatening passes to the opposing defense,” according to the paper. Both the club and his teammates are confident in his return to form, with Yamal set to have three upcoming chances to prove himself: matches against Elche, Bruges in the Champions League, and Celta Vigo. He aims to regain momentum and become a key player for his team, particularly in the Champions League, a major objective for him and Barcelona.

Kylian Mbappé, Goal King

In Madrid, Kylian Mbappé is celebrated. “Golden Shoe, Shoe of All,” headlines AS. Mbappé received his European Golden Shoe for the 2024-2025 season during a ceremony at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, attended by the entire Real Madrid squad. In his speech, he thanked his teammates, emphasizing that this achievement is collective. Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez praised Mbappé for his hard work, dedication, and passion, highlighting his significant role in the club. “The goal king,” describes Marca. In his first season at Real Madrid, Mbappé scored 31 goals in La Liga, becoming the third Madrid player to win this award after Hugo Sánchez and Cristiano Ronaldo. The number 10, who has already netted 11 goals this season, has expressed his desire to win the award again.

Nice, PSG’s Nemesis

“All to Please” refers to the upcoming match between PSG and OGC Nice as the 11th round of Ligue 1 kicks off. PSG aims to solidify its top position while Nice looks to maintain its three-match unbeaten streak. “Diesel in Ligue 1, Turbo in Champions League” is noted in Le Parisien. While PSG has been flawless in the Champions League, they struggle more in the league despite sitting at the top. With a Champions League match against Bayern Munich looming—who have won every game this season—Luis Enrique’s players are eager to gain momentum, starting with a win against Nice. However, this won’t be easy. According to L’Equipe, PSG must be ready for a challenging encounter. Without Désiré Doué, who is out for several weeks, PSG faces a tough opponent known for recent victories at Parc des Princes: the last two seasons saw Nice come out on top in their past visits. For the Spanish coach, this should motivate his players: “We are not used to this kind of result at home. No team has such results. It should clearly be a motivation.”