Kylian Mbappe Makes Bold Vinicius Claim After Real Madrid Win vs Real Sociedad

Kylian Mbappe Makes Bold Vinicius Claim After Real Madrid Win vs Real Sociedad

  • Kylian Mbappé had encouraging words for Vinicius Junior after the pair scored both Real Madrid goals in their 2-0 victory away at Real Sociedad
  • Mbappe, alongside Vinícius Junior, each converted from the penalty spot, helping Los Blancos claim a much-needed win in San Sebastian
  • It was the Frenchman's third goal in his last two matches in the Spanish top flight after a stuttering start to the season

Real Madrid didn’t deliver their best performance against Real Sociedad but they managed to secure a 2-0 victory, thanks to two penalty kicks.

Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior converted the spot kicks, suggesting that they will continue to share penalty responsibilities for now.

Kylian Mbappe makes bold Vinicius claim after Real Madrid win vs Real Sociedad
Kylian Mbappe makes bold Vinicius claim after Real Madrid win vs Real Sociedad
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After the match, Mbappé had encouraging words for the electrifying winger.

Although he joined Real Madrid as a free agent this summer, the Frenchman hasn’t had the explosive start many anticipated.

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He appears to be gradually adjusting to his new teammates, and as the goals begin to flow—both from penalties and open play—this bodes well for the team.

Mbappe praises Vinicius combo

Much has been discussed about the dynamic between Mbappé and Vinicius, as both players have similar styles and are adapting to playing alongside each other in the starting XI.

Currently, Mbappé is facing a more significant adjustment, as he is positioned more centrally, despite his preference for attacking from the left.

Despite the ongoing discussions about their partnership, the ex-PSG star expressed his happiness at playing alongside Vinicius, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.

In an interview with Real Madrid TV after the game, he shared:

"The truth is that we try to look for each other in the game and in training to create this connection because we know that we can help the team. Vinicius is a great player and I am very happy to play with him at Real Madrid. The important thing about the penalties is that all four were goals. Who takes them is not important, what is important is that they are goals."

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That’s certainly a commendable mindset to adopt. Mbappé appears to understand that he’s joining a team that clinched both the Champions League and La Liga titles last season, meaning he can’t expect them to overhaul their system just for him.

While Mbappé may be the more prominent name, Vinicius has rightfully secured his position at Real Madrid through hard work and dedication, Eurosports reports.

In fact, he is currently a leading contender for the next Ballon d'Or, a milestone that Mbappé has yet to achieve.

Mbappe 'destroys' Sociedad defenders

YEN.com.gh reported earlier that Mbappé was back to his best as Real Madrid secured their first away win of the 2023/24 season, defeating Real Sociedad 2-0.

In a display of his full array of technical skills, he channelled his inner Ronaldinho, flip-flopping the ball past his marker on the byline and then unleashing a fierce shot that narrowly missed the target.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Isaac Darko (Sports Editor) Isaac Darko is a Sports Editor at Yen, boasting over 10 years of experience in the media industry. He has produced award-winning TV shows such as "Football 360" and "Sports XTRA" on ViaSat 1/Kwese TV. Isaac began his career as an Assistant Producer at TV3 Ghana Limited (Media General) and also contributed as a Writer and Weekend Editor for Pulse Ghana. He earned his bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (now University of Media, Arts and Communication). Email: isaac.darko@sportsbrief.com.