He reflected on his sporting situation, as well as less visible aspects such as mental strength, leadership, and the impact of an overcrowded calendar on players. When asked what it means to him to be a Real Madrid player, Mbappe was direct. "For me, it's like a gift from God. To have the chance to live from my passion, to play the best matches, to be in the best club in the world. I am always immensely grateful to be on the field, to wake up every morning to do what makes me happy," he said. He particularly praised the Santiago Bernabeu stadium and Spain. "I enjoy being on the field and feeling that I am playing on the best pitch in the world, in a country that, when it comes to football, is one of the best in the world," he said.