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Real Madrid and PSG rivalry intensifies amid Mbappe dispute and youth talent battle

Written by Paul Kemp
Paul Kemp
Paul Kemp is an experienced sports writer covering Soccer, NBA and NHL. He also writes in depth reviews of sports betting sites based on his personal experience.
, | Updated: March 20, 2025
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    Key Takeaways:

  • The rivalry between Real Madrid and PSG continues to escalate, with both clubs seeking ways to undermine each other
  • Real Madrid secured Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer, leading to a legal dispute with PSG over €50 million
  • PSG is now targeting some of Real Madrid’s most promising academy players, including 16-year-old Bryan Bugarin

The already tense relationship between Real Madrid and PSG continues to deteriorate, with both clubs seeking new ways to undermine each other, reports the Spanish outlet Marca. The latest blow came from Los Blancos, who secured Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer after PSG repeatedly rejected offers exceeding €100 million over the course of a year, convinced they could keep their star forward. However, the situation remains unresolved, as tensions between the France captain and his former club persist, with both parties now engaged in a legal battle over more than €50 million.

Real Madrid and PSG may soon cross paths on the pitch under certain circumstances if both teams progress past their respective Champions League quarter-final opponents — Arsenal for the Madrid side and Aston Villa for the Parisians. However, PSG is also taking a more subtle approach to striking back at Los Blancos by targeting some of the most promising young players from Real Madrid’s academy. Marca reports that the French club has already identified several youth prospects and is likely to make moves to lure them away this summer. The most notable name on their radar is 16-year-old Bryan Bugarin, who recently stood out in a tournament in Doha, where Real Madrid’s U16 team faced PSG in the final.

PSG has significantly altered its approach in the past two years, moving away from signing high-profile stars in favor of recruiting and developing top young talents. This shift is already yielding results, with emerging prospects like Desire Doue, Warren Zaire-Emery, Bradley Barcola, and Joao Neves making an impact in the first team.

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