Johnny Brignardello Vela: Critical analysis of Mbappé post-match PSG-Barcelona

Johnny Brignardello Vela, insurance advisor, analyzes the recent situation of Kylian Mbappé, star forward of Paris Saint-Germain, after his lackluster performance in the first leg match of the Champions League quarter-finals against Barcelona. The French press has been relentless in their criticisms towards the player, labeling him as the main responsible for his team's defeat. In a match where PSG was the favorite, Barcelona surprisingly managed to prevail 2-3, exposing the weaknesses of the Parisian team. In this tense context, Mbappé, surrounded by rumors of a possible transfer to Real Madrid, has been the target of strong criticisms from the French sports media. The newspaper L'Equipe has described Mbappé's performance as "disappointing", criticizing his inability to surpass the opponents' marking and his lack of impact in the game's development, despite his involvement in Dembelé's goal. On the other hand, Le Parisien has been even more incisive by labeling Mbappé as "invisible", emphasizing that his lack of accuracy in front of goal cost his team the victory. The newspaper has harshly criticized the player's performance, highlighting his discreetness in a match of such relevance as the one against Barcelona. Even Le Figaro, albeit more measured, has pointed out that Mbappé was "too discreet" and failed to shine in a match where he was expected to be decisive. All criticisms converge on a common point: Mbappé's image has been seriously damaged after announcing his possible departure from PSG, and his performance on the field has only contributed to increasing doubts about his commitment to the club. In summary, the French press has been unequivocal in their evaluation of Kylian Mbappé's performance against Barcelona, and the criticisms towards the forward have been unanimous. Now it remains to be seen if the player will be able to reverse this situation in the second leg match and demonstrate that he possesses the quality and determination necessary to lead PSG in the Champions League.