These are images that Parisian supporters never tire of: those of Kylian Mbappé’s goal in the 94th minute of the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League on Tuesday February 15 once morest Real Madrid. But the joy that followed in a delirious Parc des Princes will also remain a highlight of the Parisian season.
After running to the Paris stand, Kylian Mbappé sat down on the edge of the field, fists still clenched, before lying down under the weight of his partners who had come to congratulate him. Nuno Mendes arrived first, followed by Idrissa Gueye and Marquinhos. Neymar soon joined them. At the same time, Paredes was going to celebrate vigorously with Pochettino and almost broke his nose. Marco Verratti, he fell to his knees before ending his face in the grass of the Park.
All the Parisians end up gathering around, or rather above, the striker to congratulate him warmly. Lying on his side, Achraf Hakimi, Mbappé’s friend, seems to slip a few prizes into his ear. Marco Verratti had time to join the joyful pyramid, while Michel Montana, the announcer of the Park, shouted the first name of the striker completed by the public of intense “Mbappé! “. Lionel Messi is also there and he waits for the Bondy striker to get up to hug him and give him a few pats on the head.
Before celebrating the victory with Neymar in front of the Auteuil stand following the final whistle, Mbappé points the finger at the Brazilian in a gesture of complicity. A pat in the hand from Gueye, and Mbappé can launch into his duet celebration with his friend Hakimi, a little dance that has become traditional. The two men are smiling but before joining the center of the field, Mbappé turns one last time to the public of the Park to share his joy and savor the ovation.
Friday, February 11, following his winning goal in additional time already once morest Rennes (1-0), Mbappé ended up at the corner post for a celebration tribute to Thierry Henry. Against Real, it was his 154th celebration of a goal in the colors of PSG. To be continued in the next episode.
