Kylian Mbappé arrived at the Ballon d’Or gala smiling following Real Madrid’s victory in El Clásico, stating that he prepared no acceptance speech because he believes doing so brings bad luck.

The French forward addressed reporters upon arrival at the ceremony, expressing satisfaction with his team’s current trajectory and emphasizing the significance of competing among global football elites. According to elcorreo.com, Mbappé noted that Real Madrid belongs among the top tier of world football.

Real Madrid Unites After El Clásico Success

Reflecting on the recent league fixture against Barcelona, Mbappé highlighted the collective unity within the squad following the win. “We are very happy with El Clásico, we all united after yesterday’s match,” the forward stated, as reported by elcorreo.com. The French international arrived at the red carpet visibly relaxed, enjoying the atmosphere surrounding the prestigious individual award ceremony in Paris.

Mbappé dismissed any pre-ceremony preparation regarding a potential victory speech. “No, I haven’t prepared a speech because it brings bad luck,” he explained to media outlets at the venue. “We’ll see what happens tonight, I just want to enjoy it.”

Praise for Harry Kane’s Attacking Output

Beyond his assessment of the club’s domestic momentum, Mbappé offered remarks regarding Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane. The French forward singled out the England captain as a player fully deserving of public acclaim and recognition.

“He deserves the public’s ovation, let him enjoy it,” Mbappé remarked, acknowledging the prolific goalscorer’s impact on the international stage. Kane continues to feature prominently across European competitions for both club and country.

Real Madrid Players Attend Ballon d'Or Ceremony

The annual awards ceremony gathers football’s top performers in France, celebrating achievements from the preceding European club and international calendar. Real Madrid’s contingent traveled to the event buoyed by their performance in Spain’s premier fixture, placing several high-profile players in contention for individual accolades.

The club returns to domestic and UEFA Champions League fixtures following the conclusion of the gala events.