Despite the win, Kylian Mbappe’s disappointment is evident. PSG advances, but his feelings tell a different story.

According to Metro, the French striker did not seem very happy even though the home team won the right to continue in the Champions League.
Although unable to defeat Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain still won the right to advance because in the match at the same time, Newcastle United lost to AC Milan right at St James’ Park. PSG equals Serie A representative points but ranks above due to better head-to-head record.

However, the draw at Signal Iduna Park could not make an ambitious player like Kylian Mbappe feel satisfied. According to Metro, the French striker expressed his unhappiness after the final whistle sounded, despite encouragement from his teammates.

DORTMUND – Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League Group F match between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain at Signal Iduna Park on December 13, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany. ANP | Hollandse Hoogte | Bart Stoutjesdijk (Photo by ANP via Getty Images)

Finishing the group stage in second place, the defending Ligue 1 champions may have to face European football giants such as Manchester City, Real Madrid or Bayern Munich. These are all difficult challenges for Kylian Mbappe and his teammates.

Obviously coach Luis Enrique still has a lot of work to do with his team before the Champions League returns. Despite their dominance in Ligue 1, the goal that Paris Saint-Germain’s owners have aimed for in the past few years has always been the prestigious elephant ear trophy.