Is there anything Kylian Mbappe cannot do?
The World Cup winner’s stock is sky high following another impressive season for club and country but he even managed to raise in people’s estimations for his work with a mascot before the French Cup semi-final against Nantes.
A young mascot was overcome with emotion as he prepared to walk out with the Paris Saint-Germain squad before Mbappe stepped in to try and raise his spirits and put a smile back on his face.
Kylian Mbappe played a role in raising the spirits of a mascot who was seen crying in the tunnel
The PSG striker had a quick word before offering a high-five to the emotional young mascot
He finishes their brief exchange with a kiss on the cheek as the mascot soon steadies himself
The fan is at the front of a line of mascots and is due to walk out with PSG captain Thiago Silva for the semi-final.
Mbappe soon spots the emotional youngster and feels compelled to step in to put a smile back on his face.
He has a brief conversation with the starstruck mascot before giving him a high-five and a kiss on his right cheek.
Mbappe was hailed by supporters for his caring nature before the French Cup semi-final
Goalkeeper Alphonse Areola had a word and Marco Verratti rubbed him on top of the head
A rub of the head by Marco Verratti and a smile from goalkeeper Alphonse Areola also played a role in ensuring his spirits were lifted.
The young fan soon steadies himself for the occasion before taking Silva’s hand and wearing a wide grin as they emerge from the tunnel at the Parc des Princes.
In the end there were to be plenty in PSG colours with reason to smile and celebrate as the Ligue 1 champions booked their spot in the French Cup final after a 3-0 win.
Goals from Verratti, Mbappe and Dani Alves – who produced a sensational lob in stoppage time – were enough to down Nantes on Wednesday night.
Thomas Tuchel’s side will take on Rennes after they got the better of Lyon in a five-goal thriller.
Their title defence of Ligue 1 looks secure given they lead nearest challengers Lyon by 20 points, having played one game less.
This all featured on coverage of the tunnel on Eurosport before the home clash against Nantes
The mascot quickly found his confidence and was all smiles walking out with Thiago Silva