Kylian Mbappe says Real Madrid ready for Barcelona after Leipzig win

Real Madrid completed a 3‑0 victory over RB Leipzig at the Santiago Bernabeu last night, with Kylian Mbappe netting the third goal to seal the win. The triumph marked the Merengues’ third successive win in the UEFA Champions League and lifted them to fourth place in the League Phase table.

Mbappe's scoring momentum

Mbappe continued his Champions League scoring run, having found the net against Inter Milan and AS Roma before adding his third strike against Leipzig. “Every point is important for finishing in the top eight, and this is an important victory,” the French forward told reporters after the match. He also stressed that the team’s focus remained on the Leipzig game, saying, “We’ve only been thinking about Leipzig.”

Champions League implications

While Los Blancos maintained their winning run, the Merengues now boast three wins from three games in the competition. The victory propelled Real Madrid to fourth in the League Phase table, keeping them in contention for a top‑eight finish. “The Bernabéu wants us to score goals and play attacking football, and we want to please the fans. We try to bring them joy,” Mbappe added.

Speaking about teammate Vinicius Junior, Mbappe offered encouragement: “If he’s sad, it’s because it means he wants to give a lot to the team and the fans. He should be proud of who he is.” The forward reiterated his personal aim, saying, “I’m fine. I have to score goals, help the team and make sure we win.”

Looking ahead to Sunday’s El Clasico, Mbappe said he is focused on the upcoming Barcelona clash but remains confident after the Leipzig performance. “We’ve only been thinking about Leipzig,” he repeated, while expressing a desire to add more goals against the Blaugranes and help Real Madrid secure another win.