At the age of 33, Thomas Meunier has made his mark. The Belgian defender has many Champions League matches under his belt, notably thanks to his time at
Paris Saint-Germainbetween 2016 and 2020. A period which notably allowed him to rub shoulders with big stars, like a certain Kylian Mbappé.
The two men will meet again this Wednesday during the match between Lille and Real Madrid. A poster that Meunier approaches with a more than conquering state of mind.
“For years, Real's success has not been limited to one or two players, launched the Belgian. If it's the biggest club in the world, it's because there are 25 players. Whether it's Mbappé, Vinicius or Carvajal, it doesn't matter. But that doesn't stop us from beating them with PSG (3-0) when we were given little chance. Anything can happen. We are not favorites but we have already shown good things. The coach reminded us of that this week. We have to have fun and a positive result is never impossible. »
“If we do simple things, things can only go well”
“ We don't have much to saycontinued Meunier. It's not always easy to keep a cool head, it's a new experience for some. The important thing is to focus on the basics. If we do simple things, things can only go well. »
“ The result will depend on the pace, the impact but you have to play with your feet, ensure your passes… And you don't need to be Ronaldo and Messi to succeed in that. It's not always easy to do these simple things, to be 100% focused, to give everything for the team. Players sometimes think about visibility in such a match but you always need your teammates. Everything will be based on collective success“, concluded the defender. The Merengue have been warned.
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