Kylian Mbappé hasn’t been shy about his relationship with Vinicius Jr, claiming that he has a very good relationship with Vinicius Jr, explaining that compared to last season, both players now know each other better. This claim was revealed by sports expert Fabrizio Romano via his official X account.
He Posted:
Mbappé: I have a very good relationship with Vini Jr, much better than last season because now we know each other better. He is a great player and person.Our goal is the same, to help Real Madrid win titles.
Recent moments have backed that up. Softfootball reported that Vinicius scored a brace against Villarreal in La Liga, and Mbappé, usually the designated penalty taker, stepped aside and let him take a crucial spot-kick to score his second goal. The gesture was a clear show of trust, and the pair’s social media banter only cemented the idea that the locker-room ice is melting.
Under Xabi Alonso, their partnership is shaping into Madrid’s main offensive engine. Mbappé, used centrally or out on the left, has been ruthlessly efficient, netting 31 La Liga goals in 2024/25, the league’s highest tally, and his explosive pace and off-ball movement make him a constant nightmare for defenders in transition.
His return of 14 goals in both the league and the Champions League in 10 games just explains how unstoppable the Frenchman is; he recently put three past Kairat Almarty for good measure in the Champions League.
Vinicius remains the creative spark: a dribbling maestro who creates chances, stretches defences, and has supplied seven league assists this season. His influence is real, though, even if his finishing has wobbled at times.
Pundits have pointed to congestion as both prefer the left side, as only a few of the passes between them connect, signalling limited direct interplay and too often isolated performances. But that number hides a bigger truth: when one drifts wide and the other holds a central reference, defences are torn apart.
If Alonso nails the balance with Mbappé as the focal striker, Vini hugging the flank and supplying the chaos, their combined pace, skill and finishing will be devastating. The pieces are there. It’s only a matter of time before rhythm, trust, and clarity turn them from a promising duo into a European-level nightmare.
