Real Madrid 'confident' of beating Liverpool despite Kylian Mbappe ‘great storm’ – Inside Europe

A couple of weeks ago, Real Madrid's dream would have been to return from the Champions League final in Paris with the trophy and their newest signing in tow. But with Real now reeling from Kylian Mbappe's contract renewal in the French capital, there are fresh concerns about the club — just as things were starting to look bright again.

Ad/> Real are coming off the back of a well-earned but relatively easy Liga title victory after what threatened at times to be a difficult season early on, but had expected the Paris Saint-Germain striker to arrive this summer to usher a new era of Galacticos. World CupAncelotti says Bale deserves positive Real send-off after being named in Wales squad19/05/2022 AT 15:42 Instead, they must find a way past Liverpool on Saturday to remind everyone they are still Europe's most unstoppable force.

Eurosport’s Jorge Ordas gives us an insight of how things are going in Spain ahead of the match with Jurgen Klopp’s men. 'Everyone took Mbappe for granted' Ordas believes that the failure to land Mbappe is a huge disappointment, but the team will keep their focus ahead of the cup final.

“The non-signing of Kylian Mbappe has caused a great storm in Spain,” he explained. “Everyone took it for granted and, suddenly, they will not have their big star.

However, I don't think that affects the team. “These players are the ones who have taken the team to the final with memorable performances and it is they who deserve to play and, if possible, win the trophy.” Liverpool have one game left ot save their season (sort of) — The Warm-Up Mane delays transfer decision amid interest from Bayern, Barca and Real — Paper Round 'It's true' — Mane hits out at lack of African Ballon d'Or winners 'Difficult to see Real