Guler hails Mbappe as ‘the best in the world’ ahead of Ballon d’Or ceremony

Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler has responded to a social media post by team-mate Kylian Mbappe by describing him as “the best in the world”.

Mbappe played a leading role in his side’s 4-1 Champions League victory over RB Leipzig at home on Wednesday. The France forward scored one of the goals and provided the assist for Guler’s strike.

The result came with Mbappe in contention for the Ballon d’Or, which he could officially be named the world’s best player at a ceremony in London on 26 October.

Real Madrid will face Barcelona in La Liga the day before the awards ceremony.

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