Real Madrid had to dig in deep but delivered another dramatic night of European football, coming from 1-0 down to beat Olympiacos 3-4 away from home. Kylian Mbappé produced a masterclass, scoring all four goals for Los Blancos a staggering performance that takes his tally to 22 goals in 18 games this season.
Softfootball understands there were earlier rumours suggesting Vinicius Júnior had suffered a breakdown in trust with coach Xabi Alonso, but those claims were quickly debunked by the Real Madrid manager, who insisted the Brazilian remains an integral part of his project.
According to Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle, Before addressing those whispers, Mbappé sent a strong message about unity within the squad. Romano posted:
Kylian Mbappé: We need to protect ourselves, the manager, the staff. We want Madridistas to feel that we are together and all in the same direction: win titles this season.
Also via Fabrizio Romano X handle, The French superstar didn’t stop there. He also showered praise on Vinicius Jr, his electric attacking partner, emphasizing just how difficult the winger is to contain. Mbappé added:
With performances like last night, Mbappé continues to prove that he is not only the face of Real Madrid’s attack but also the heartbeat of the team. His leadership, consistency, and frightening efficiency in front of goal have put him on course for one of the greatest individual seasons in modern football. His influence has elevated Madrid tactically, mentally, and offensively and if he maintains this level, the club’s ambitions on all fronts look more than achievable.
