Not only the number 9, the coincidences between Mbappé & Cristiano's Real Madrid presentations that excite fans

Cristiano Ronaldo is arguably the greatest legend in Real Madrid's history, and Kylian Mbappé is seen as the player who could not only become a legend at the club but also build a great career similar to Ronaldo's. Mbappé has mentioned many times that his idol is Ronaldo, and it seems that he followed in his footsteps as the presentation of the two players at Real Madrid is very similar.

One of the biggest coincidences is that the two started their careers at Real Madrid with the number 9 jersey. Mbappé and Ronaldo wore the number 7 jersey before joining Real Madrid. Ronaldo eventually changed to the number 7 at Los Blancos. Another coincidence is that the number of fans at the Santiago Bernabeu for the presentation for both players is around 80,000.

Mbappé admitted to copying Ronaldo in this action as he told the fans to chant 'Hala Madrid' together. Mbappé counted to three and shouted 'Hala Madrid', holding his arms up, exactly as Ronaldo did in 2009.

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Mbappé had a press conference after the presentation at the Santiago Bernabeu, and he was asked about the similarities between his presentation and the Portuguese star's presentation. Mbappé admits that he copied the mannerism to honor the Portuguese legend, who is his idol. Mbappé said, "I gave a tribute to my idol Cristiano Ronaldo (uno, dos, tres.. Hala Madrid!). We talk all the time and he gives me a lot of advice. I'd like to send him a huge hug!"

Mbappé also wished to play for the club, and he mentioned Ronaldo once again as motivation to play for Real Madrid in the future. He will now represent the club in the upcoming season, which begins in a month. Mbappé said, "I used to watch all of Real Madrid's games. I watched Cristiano Ronaldo and thought 'I wanted to be like HIM!'.. nothing is impossible."

Kylian Mbappé's idol Ronaldo is looking foward to seeing the French star to shine at the Santiago Bernabeu. Mbappé has scored at the stadium before but as a Paris Saint Germain player. Real Madrid fans believe that Mbappé will be motivated to excel in his first season at the club after a difficult EURO 2024. The European Championship was not how Mbappé hoped for it to go. President Florentino Perez is already happy with Mbappé's arrival due to it being a free transfer. Real Madrid is looking to win another Champions League, while the French player wants the first of his career.

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Mbappé on the Champions League next season

Mbappé has won many trophies so far, but the one he wants next season is the Champions League, which Real Madrid won this past season. Mbappé talked about the trophy and said, "Real Madrid is the perfect club for winning the Champions League. Right now, my focus is adapting to the team and the dressing room. The Champions Leagues and Ballon d'Ors can come later."

Kylian Mbappe wants to win the Champions League as he believe is what he is missing to be considered as one of the bests like Lionel Messi, who won it 4 times with FC Barcelona, or Cristiano Ronaldo, who won 4 with Real Madrid and 1 with Manchester United. He has been dreaming of playing for Real Madrid since he was 15 years old. Now the World Cup winner will have the opportunity to achieve his dream.