With 24 hours to go until the crucial Champions League match against Atalanta, Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr are driving Real Madrid’s hopes. The two superstars have a common goal and confirmed it live.
Real Madrid find themselves in a tricky position ahead of a decisive match in the Champions League. With just 6 points from a possible 15, the Madridistas have endured some difficult matches, notably against Lille, AC Milan and Liverpool, with results that have undermined their European ambitions. Losing to Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona in La Liga did not help their morale either.
📊📈 Most Goals + Assists for Real Madrid this season so far:
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– Vinicius Jr – 18 (12⚽️ 6🅰️)
– Mbappe – 13 (11⚽️ 2🅰️)
– Bellingham – 11 (5 ⚽️ 6🅰️)
– Valverde – 6 (4⚽️ 2🅰️)
– Rodrygo – 5 (3⚽️ 2🅰️)
– Modric – 4 (🅰️)
– Vazquez – 3 (2⚽️ 1🅰️)
– Brahim – 3 (1⚽️ 2🅰️)
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But despite these obstacles, two players stand out as the real driving forces behind Madrid’s revival: Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr. Their recent declarations and determined attitude show that they intend to reverse this trend and lead Real Madrid to European glory.
Kylian Mbappé and his unwavering determination at Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé is now at the heart of the Madrid project. The French international gave an interview to Canal + yesterday in which he expressed his frustration, but above all his desire to win. ‘I want to win. I hate seeing other players win and not me (…) You discover a new context, a new club, climate and environment. You open up all your senses. It’s more about observation. I’m going to succeed here (at Real Madrid),’ he declared.
‘We’re here now. It hasn’t been the best start to the season, but we’re getting ready for the trophies that are going to count. We’ve already won the European Supercup. It didn’t live up to our expectations, but at Real, we look forward to the second half of the season. That’s when you’ll be judged,’ he added.
It’s a clear message that sounds like a call to action. This thirst for victory, coupled with his ability to turn criticism into a performance driver, could prove vital for the Merengues in the weeks ahead. Kylian Mbappé, despite not yet having won the Champions League with Real Madrid, is a born competitor.
Vinicius Jr, the constructive drive to become a legend
Vinicius Jr finished runner-up in the Ballon d’Or 2024, and he also expressed his determination to continue outdoing himself. After the ceremony, he posted a message on his social networks: ‘I’ll do it ten more times if necessary. They’re not prepared,’ he wrote.
At just 24, the Brazilian has already shown that he is an undisputed star of Real Madrid, but his ambitions do not stop there. His determination to win the Champions League again, this season in particular, could propel the team to new heights. His relationship with Carlo Ancelotti, his crucial role on the pitch and his will to win make him an invaluable asset in the club’s quest.
He is already back from injury and will face Atalanta tomorrow. Any result other than a win could doom Real Madrid in the Champions League. And Carlo Ancelotti wants to bank on his two best strikers: Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr. Fortunately, the two cracks are thinking along the same lines and will be could change the course of the Casa Blanca season.
As the Champions League draws to a close, Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr seem to be the men to watch for Real Madrid. Their statements and their state of mind show that they are ready to give everything to turn things around and help their team regain its European lustre. Real Madrid need this winning mentality and this passion to get back on track.
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