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Kylian Mbappe: This is why Monaco lost to Juventus in Champions League semi-final
KYLIAN MBAPPE admits Monaco weren’t clinical enough in front of goal in their defeat to Juventus.
Monaco's Kylian Mbappe shows off impressive series of goals
Juve secured a 2-0 first-leg victory with both goals coming from Gonzalo Higuain.
It gives Monaco a huge task in the second leg in Turin next week.
Mbappe, the 18-year-old sensation, thinks the French side were lacking in experience and failed to take their chance.
Kylian Mbappe admits Monaco weren't good enough in front of goal
Kylian Mbappe was denied by Gianluigi Buffon
Higuain put the visitors ahead after 29 minutes and struck again 30 minutes later.
Mbappe forced Gianluigi Buffon into a good save but the France striker was criticised by Glenn Hoddle for his performance.
Radamel Falcao also missed an opportunity and Mbappe admits they needed to be better.
“We were lacking experience, but above all weren’t clinical enough, because we did create scoring opportunities and just didn’t convert them,” he told BeIN Sports.
“On the other hand, Juventus had two clear-cut chances and scored two goals. We work every day to be ready to face big players, so this is a valuable learning experience and will help us to progress faster.
“Buffon made a couple of good saves tonight, we hope to score in the second leg.”
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