Real Madrid are heading into a crucial period in their season after a hard-fought 4-3 victory against Olympiacos in the Champions League, the win showed the growing synergy between head coach Xabi Alonso and his players, particularly the partnership between Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr. Softfootball reports.
Los Blancos were tested throughout the game, but Mbappé rose to the occasion, scoring all four goals for his side, with Vinicius Jr providing assists for two of them. Rumours had been circulating about a potential fallout between Alonso and Vinicius in the dressing room, but the head coach earlier came out to debunk such claims, affirming that there is mutual trust and respect between the two.
According to Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle, Speaking after full-time alongside Vinicius, Alonso shared his thoughts on the Brazilian’s performance:
Xabi: His performance has been great. I’m very happy with Vini. It hurts that his goal got disallowed, we prepared that one and he deserved to score.
Alonso’s message reflects the harmony and determination within the squad. Following the game, Mbappé also sent a powerful message to Madridistas, urging fans to back and support Alonso and the team while praising Vinicius for his outstanding performance on the night.
With Madridstas expected to continue creating a vibrant atmosphere, Real Madrid now face the challenge of maintaining this momentum in their upcoming fixtures, showcasing the tactical acumen of Alonso and the dynamic partnership of their attacking duo.
