Following Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League triumph, Kylian Mbappe instigated a heated altercation in the tunnel with Barcelona players, courtesy of his incendiary remarks that irked the opposing team.
Mbappe bagged a brace in the encounter against the La Liga outfit, propelling his side to a commanding 4-1 victory in the return leg.
Even though Raphinha initially put Barca in the lead, goals from Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha followed suit.
The PSG star sealed the deal with a crucial penalty conversion and a final 89th-minute goal.
Post-match proceedings in Spain took a confrontational turn.
According to Mundo Deportivo, tensions escalated in the tunnel as Mbappe engaged in a verbal altercation with Barcelona players following a provocative comment made by the French sensation in Spanish.
Upon entering the dressing room, Mbappe allegedly exclaimed, “This is a football matter and discussions belong on the field.”
Barcelona’s players were left fuming by his words, leading to a heated exchange involving more than 60 individuals, including players, coaching staff, and security personnel. Despite the intense verbal standoff, there were no reports of physical altercations or injuries.