The football world eagerly awaits the showdown between Kylian Mbappé and his former club, Paris Saint-Germain, as Real Madrid and PSG clash in the Club World Cup semi-finals.

PSG’s resurgence post-Mbappé

Since Mbappé left PSG for Real Madrid last summer, the Parisian club has flourished. They have embraced an **offensive and collective style of play**, resulting in a spectacular brand of football.

  • PSG’s success culminated in winning the prestigious Champions League.

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  • Despite Mbappé’s departure, they have maintained their dominance on the European stage.

Makelele’s bold statement

Former PSG and French national team midfielder **Claude Makelele** shared his thoughts on Mbappé’s departure in an interview with Radio Marca. He believes that **PSG would have still won the Champions League** had Mbappé remained with the team. Makelele explained, “You can’t say no to Real Madrid, and that’s why he eventually left for Real Madrid.”

Mbappé’s return to face PSG

This match marks the first time Mbappé will face PSG since his departure. Although he has been on the bench for most of the tournament, he is expected to be in **Xabi Alonso’s starting eleven**, possibly partnering with Vinicius Junior and Gonzalo Garcia, a standout player for Madrid in this competition.

The stage is set for an exciting encounter, and all eyes will be on Mbappé as he takes on his former club. The outcome remains to be seen, but the anticipation is palpable.