With PSG on course to become the first French team to lift the Champions League trophy in more than 30 years, it comes at an awkward time for Mbappé, who risks joining the former European champions only to find himself on the verge of missing out on the next one. Only Real Madrid's historic comeback against Arsenal could change that narrative.

For Enrique, this is proof. Not only does he believe that Mbappe's departure can improve Paris' strength, he also made it clear to everyone. Enrique said: "I still think we are stronger in both offense and defense, the data can tell everything. The players see it as a challenge."

Mbappe never really understood that. Perhaps he achieved so much too early that he was easily persuaded. When you drive Monaco to the title at 18, win the World Cup as a teenager and then score a hat-trick in the next final, that mentality is understandable. However, it can be surmised that winning the Champions League, and the Ballon d'Or that comes with it, is something Mbappe desperately wants and one of the reasons he joined Real Madrid.