Mbappe’s farewell a mix of applauses and whistles

Mixed emotions. That could accurately describe tonight’s game between PSG and Toulouse (1-3). The game itself had no importance in terms of results since the Parisians were champions and Toulouse were clear of relegation, but the main theme was Kylian Mbappe. PSG’s best player for some years now is leaving the club at the end of the season as a free agent and will sign for Real Madrid even though the club and the current and former French presidents tried to prevent that. Tonight was his last game at Parc de Princes, but his reception was a mixed bag of emotions. His entry to the field provoked large boos from a certain section of the stadium, and others decided to give him a large cheer, as the "Ultras Paris Collective” fan group made a great tifo celebrating their striker. Some members have also decided not to participate in the creation of the tifo, while some fans, not wanting to attend the tribute, decided simply not to come.

There were mixed emotions concerning the club too. PSG did not organize anything like a farewell for their player. One report claims that Mbappe is not in best terms with the president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, while another report says that the striker announced his departure via video message only 48 hours before the match, not leaving the club’s officials much time to organize anything. The only official celebration was the presentation of the Ligue 1 trophy after the game.

And the game itself was also a blend of various emotions. It started with Mbappe, who was named captain in his last game as Marquinhos and other starters were left on the bench, and even scored after only eight minutes, but it ended with an embarrassing defeat 2-1 from Toulouse. Mbappe’s teammates didn’t make a lot of effort to give their captain a decent farewell from a home ground. Not only did they play badly, but they also missed some good chances, mainly Asensio. On the other side, both Toulouse’s goals were good ones, with no chance of saving. Coach Luis Enrique will certainly look the game film again, as some reserves finally got the chance but did not use it. On the contrary.

LIGUE 1 - MATCHDAY 33

Friday

Nice - Le Havre 1-0 (1-0)

/Boga 12/

Brest - Reims 1-1 (1-1)

/Brassier 45+1 - Munetsi 25/

Sunday

Rennes - Lens 1-1 (0-0)

/Salah 82 - Fulgini 48/

PSG - Toulouse 1-3 (1-1)

/Mbappe 8 - Dallinga 13,Ghobo 68, Magri 90+3/

Strasbourg - Metz 2-1 (0-0)

/Emegha 82, Santos 90+1 - MIkautadze 54/

Montpellier - Monaco 0-2 (0-0)

/Ouattara 52, Fofana 65/

Nantes - Lille 1-2 (0-2)

/Albine 54 - David 8, 11/

Olympique Marseille - Lorient 3-1 (2-1)

/Aubameyang 36, 54, Gigot 41 - Mendy 43/

Clermont - Olympique Lyon 0-1 (0-0)

/Mangala 53/