Mbappe: It will be a strong match, and we have to resolve it for our benefit

The French star, Killian Mbappe, Real Madrid striker, talked about Atletico Madrid's upcoming confrontation in the Spanish League, which will be the first derby to fight with the Merengue shirt since joining the summer of 2024.

In statements to the official Real Madrid channel, Mbappe said: "The derby will be a very wonderful and important confrontation, and I am enthusiastic about it, our goal is always to win, especially against Atletico Madrid, they are very close to us in the arrangement, so we have to win the three points."

He added: "achieving victory in these big matches has a special character, and I hope that we can settle them in our favor."

During his speech, the French star revealed his passion for basketball, stressing: "If I were not a football player, I would have been trying to become a basket player, I would like to follow the American Professional League."

He also referred to his love for the series, saying: "My favorite series is Vikings, I watched it three or four times."

Mbappe concluded his speech with a smile when he remembered his childhood, saying: "When I was young, I was only eating potatoes and pasta chips, and I didn't want to try any other foods."

It is noteworthy that Real Madrid will host its rivals Atletico Madrid, tomorrow, Saturday, at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, at ten o'clock in the evening Cairo time, in the Spanish League competitions.