Espanyol star admits facing Mbappe feels surreal ahead of Real Madrid clash: ‘Used to play with him on PlayStation’
Alex Calatrava is preparing for one of the biggest matches of his career, with the Espanyol midfielder set to face Real Madrid.The 26-year-old made his La Liga debut just a few days ago and has now re...
Espanyol midfielder Alex Calatrava is set to face the challenge of a lifetime when Real Madrid take on his club in La Liga this weekend. Just a few days after making his La Liga debut, the 26-year-old has reflected on how surreal it is to face Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe in the same arena. Calatrava admitted to AS that he once played alongside the Frenchman on PlayStation, but now finds himself up against him in a competitive match.
Despite the quality of Madrid's players, Calatrava remains focused on the task at hand, emphasizing that he wants to treat the match naturally as a rival encounter. He praised Marc Cucurella, another product of the youth system, as a player he would like to see his name on the shirt after the match. The Espanyol player acknowledged Madrid's strength but is determined to approach the game with normality and natural competition.
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