Kylian Mbappe's hopes for a fairytale farewell from Paris Saint-Germain were dashed as Borussia Dortmund's stunning victory in the Champions League semifinal ended his dream of playing his final match for the club in the Wembley final next month.
The 2018 World Cup winner is set to depart PSG after seven years, with Real Madrid likely to be his next stop once his contract ends this season.
His ambition was to lead PSG to their first-ever Champions League triumph before bidding adieu, but Dortmund thwarted that ambition with a 2-0 aggregate victory, leaving Mbappe and his teammates disheartened.
Despite PSG's 31 attempts on goal, they couldn't find the net, with Mbappe himself hitting the woodwork.
Disheartened but resolute, Mbappe acknowledged the need for resilience in the face of disappointment.
The defeat marks a bitter end to Mbappe's European aspirations with PSG, a team he's served remarkably, becoming their all-time top scorer.
L'Equipe's scathing assessment of his performance added insult to injury, giving him a dismal rating.
The loss raises questions about PSG's European ambitions and their ability to overcome challenges in crucial matches. Despite significant investments over the years, PSG has struggled to replicate their domestic success on the European stage.
While Mbappe's departure will undoubtedly leave a void, PSG must regroup and focus on building a competitive squad for the future.
With a young team lacking experience, there's hope that lessons learned from this setback will fuel their determination in the seasons to come.
