The club’s superstar duo took to social media after seeing their side just short of European success
Kylian Mbappe and Neymar have taken to social media to congratulate Bayern Munich after defeating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the Champions League final on Sunday.
A 59-minute header from former PSG man Kingsley Coman proved enough for the Bundesliga giants, as Thomas Tuchel’s side were unable to claim their first Champions League crown.
After finishing their curse in the quarter-finals of the competition, the Parisians could not find a way past Manuel Neuer with both Mbappe and Neymar denied by Bayern’s veteran shot-stopper.
PSG’s star Brazilian was brought to Barcelona with one eye on the success of the Champions League, but it is certain that his side gave it their all in Lisbon.
“Losing is part of the sport, we try everything, we fight to the end,” Neymar added. Twitter. “Thank you for the support and grace of everyone. Congratulations Bayern.”
Mbappe meanwhile could not add to his impressive trophy collection with the 21-year-old already having a World Cup and four Ligue 1 titles.
Much like Neymar, the Frenchman was quick to accept the result and congratulate his German opponents on their success.
“Disappointed not to end up with the best prizes this year, but life is made that way,” Mbappe added Twitter.
“We fought with all our might. Congratulations to Bayern. And a big thank you for your support.”
The Brazilian defender Marquinhos was disappointed to see that PSG came up short in the decision, but was still proud of how far his side managed to go in the competition.
“A final is not to be played, it is to be won. On the other hand, we are all proud of our team. We must be proud to reach the final. We must continue in this way,” he said. RMC Sports.
“Now is the time to go back to our habits in Paris, to think about next season.”
PSG now have less than a week to recover from the defeat and prepare themselves for the 2020-21 campaign with Tuchel’s side set on Lens in action in Ligue 1 on 29 August. Lens lost their Ligue 1 opener against Nice 2-1 on Sunday.
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