Jose Mourinho and Kylian Mbappe have publicly supported Vinicius Junior after the Brazilian forward was whistled by Real Madrid supporters during their recent Champions League victory. The attacker is currently enduring a difficult nine-game goal drought and faces a lengthy domestic suspension.
Real Madrid youngster Arda Guler has lifted the lid on his decision to snatch a goal away from teammate Kylian Mbappe during the club's recent European exploits. The Turkish international was in a jovial mood following a dominant display that saw Los Blancos brush aside RB Leipzig at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid extended their perfect Champions League start with a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig, inspired by Kylian Mbappé's goal and assist. Substitute Yan Diomande stole the show late on with a spectacular volley to secure the three points.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has offered his full support to teammate Kylian Mbappe in the race for the Ballon d'Or, claiming the Frenchman stands alone as the world's best individual performer. The Belgian shot-stopper also took the opportunity to question the consistency of the voting process, suggesting that the criteria for football's most prestigious individual prize remain confusing for players and fans alike.