Mbappe praises Ronaldo, eyes Real Madrid and idol showdown at Euro 2024

Kylian Mbappe has praised Cristiano Ronaldo as he prepares to face his idol at Euro 2024.

Mbappe’s France will take on Ronaldo’s Portugal in the quarter-finals on Friday night, with both players having much respect for each other.

After the tournament Mbappe will link up with his new club Real Madrid, where he will look to make a huge impact like Ronaldo did.

However, Mbappe admitted that it will be very difficult to match Ronaldo’s achievements as he described the Portuguese star as ‘unique’. 

As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Mbappe said: ‘I have the opportunity to start my dream of playing for Real Madrid, I hope to write the history of Real Madrid.

Mbappe admitted it will be very difficult to emulate Ronaldo’s ‘unique’ legacy at Real Madrid

‘But Cristiano’s story at Real Madrid was unique. I hope to do something unique. I only have praise for him. We are in contact, he’s a legend’.

Ronaldo praised Mbappe after the 25-year-old secured his move to Real Madrid.

Mbappe has joined Real on a free transfer, signing a five-year deal and is set to  receive €15million-per-year (£12.8m), down from the €25million-per-year (£21.4m) he earned at PSG.

After the move was announced, Mbappe posted throwback photos of him in Real Madrid gear, including one of him with Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s comment on Kylian Mbappe’s Instagram post is the most liked social media comment ever

Commenting on Mbappe’s post, Ronaldo wrote: ‘My turn to watch. Excited to see you light up the Bernabeu. #HalaMadrid’. 

Ronaldo set a record for the most liked Instagram post ever with over five million likes.

During his time at Real, Ronaldo boasted a staggering record of 450 goals in 438 games. He won the Champions League four times, La Liga twice and the Copa Del Rey twice. 

Mbappe, meanwhile, made a major impact at PSG as he scored 108 goals in 256 appearances.

The new signing will undoubtedly be under pressure to perform at Real, but he will be determined to excel.