The three matches between Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé before the Qatar 2022 final

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are the outstanding players of Argentina and France, respectively, the final teams in Qatar 2022. Right now, they are teammates at PSG, but before sharing a dressing room, they were rivals. On the eve of the contest for this World Cup, there were crosses between the two stars and the balance is widely favorable for the European.

The first time between ‘Lío’ and ‘Kiki’ occurred, by coincidence, at a World Cup. In Russia 2018, the Albiceleste faced ‘Les Bleus’ in the round of 16. That duel ended with a 4-3 victory for the Gauls (they later lifted the title) with a double from the man born in Bondy. As if that were not enough, he generated a penalty for his team.

The second chapter between Lionel and Kylian has been last year in the Champions League. The Argentine, still in Barcelona, ​​came across Paris Saint Germain from the French attacker. In the first leg of the round of 16, in February 2021, Messi started on the right foot and scored a goal from the penalty spot.

However, Mbappé showed one of his best versions throughout his career. Thus, the French striker appeared to score a hat-trick with which his team came back and, in the end, was left with a 4-1 victory. The clash took place at the Camp Nou stadium, completely empty due to the restrictions of the pandemic.

The third and last precedent between these football stars occurred in the rematch for the ‘Orejona’. At the Parque de los Príncipes stadium, the game ended 1-1 with goals from both players. On aggregate, the Parisians reached the next round of the competition, whose winner was Chelsea.

So, recapitulating, Mbappé is left with the one-on-one against Messi. Two victories for the Frenchman, one of them with the national team and in the last edition of the World Cup, and a draw. In addition, Kylian scored six goals to Leo’s two.

When and at what time will Argentina vs. France in Qatar 2022?

The Qatar 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France will be on Sunday, December 18 from 10 in the morning (Peruvian time) at the Iconic Stadium in Lusail. The Albicelestes and ‘Les Bleus’ are looking for their third World Cup title.