Mbappe backs Real Madrid to win titles this season after World Cup feat
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe said he believes his team will win titles this season, speaking via Madrid Xtra after a successful 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with France. Mbappe, who joined Madrid on a free transfer two summers ago, noted the club has gone two seasons without a major trophy, losing LaLiga to Barcelona each time and missing out in the Supercopa, Champions League quarter-finals and Copa del Rey round of 16 in 2025-26. He pointed to the return of former manager Jose Mourinho for a second spell as a reason for optimism, saying 'We have to win, and I think this year we [Real Madrid] are going to win titles.' Mbappe finished the World Cup as the all-time leading scorer with 22 goals and became the first player to win multiple Golden Boot awards, netting 10 goals and four assists as France placed fourth, losing to Spain in the semi-finals and England in the third-place match.
The prediction matters because it signals renewed confidence in a squad that has struggled to break Barcelona’s dominance in recent years, and it highlights how Mourinho’s return could reshape Madrid’s tactics and mentality ahead of a busy campaign that includes LaLiga, the Champions League and domestic cups. For Nigerian fans who follow European football closely, Mbappe’s stance offers a talking point about whether the Whites can finally end their trophyless run and what it means for the balance of power in Spanish football.
Will you back Mbappe’s confidence and expect Real Madrid to challenge for LaLiga and European glory this season, or do you think Barcelona’s hold will persist despite the managerial shift?