“It’s challenging to debut at Real Madrid with a goal, and Mbappé has made an excellent start,” the president said after achieving his 64th title in charge of the club.
President Florentino Pérez was interviewed by Realmadrid TV after winning the UEFA Super Cup in Warsaw: “I’m very happy. We’re starting the season, and this is the first title we’ve won. It will give us encouragement to do our best and energy for what we all know will be a very difficult season.”
On Mbappé’s debut:
“The fact that Mbappé scored on his debut for Real Madrid will give him a lot of confidence for a great season. He’s very pleased. He was happy when he received his medal. It’s not easy to start at Real Madrid with a goal, and he has made an excellent start.”
On the match:
“In the second half, we went out to win. We scored two goals and could have scored more. When you play with such determination and intensity, it’s normal to win.”
On his 64 titles as president:
“I’m excited about everything. We need to keep working hard as we did last year, and we will reap the rewards. We have a great team, and that’s unquestionable.”
On Madrid fans:
“I come from the United States, where support has been overwhelming, and here as well. Real Madrid is a global club. Fans around the world hold the club in their hearts, and we see that every time we travel outside Spain.”
