Guti, a historic former Real Madrid player, compared Kylian Mbappé to Cristiano Ronaldo and was blunt, calling for respect for legacy and history in football.
“When Cristiano arrived at Real Madrid, he did so with a Ballon d’Or and a Champions League under his arm. Mbappé is not comparable to him”.
The statement landed like a stone in a calm lake. For many Real Madrid fans, Guti’s word carries different weight: he played for, won with, and experienced the club from the inside for years.
And now, with Mbappé established in the team, he drew a distinction that not everyone was willing to hear. Is Guti right, or will time ultimately prove Mbappé right?