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Bellingham admits 'it can be difficult' connecting with Mbappe & Vinicius

Jude Bellingham has opened up on the tactical challenges of sharing the pitch with superstars Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid. Ahead of a season-defining Champions League quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich, the England international admitted that finding a cohesive rhythm with two naturally left-sided attackers is not always straightforward.

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Mbappé overshadows Vinícius’s best performance

Mbappé's presence does not suit Vinícius's style of play.

Is Spain more deserving than Morocco of hosting the 2030 World Cup final? The facts suggest otherwise

A recent surge in racism at Spanish football stadiums has brought this sensitive issue back into the spotlight.

Yamal’s dribbling skills expose Mbappé and Vinícius

"An impossible feat"... Mbappé shatters Real Madrid's prestige

Real Madrid are currently experiencing a difficult run of form.

Deschamps’ trap at Real Madrid… Has Pérez surrendered to the dressing room’s authority?

Real Madrid are sacrificing their tactical identity to please Mbappé and his teammates.

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The Diaz Revolution: How did the Moroccan star rebel against Real Madrid’s bench?

The unsung hero who lit up the Bernabéu

BDO Power Rankings: Yamal slides while Kane keeps cooking

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued with inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he was among a crowded field of contenders as the 2026 race got going.

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Arbeloa: I need players who want to shine every day... and the boos against Vinícius are normal

The Spanish coach is not satisfied with the performance of Real Madrid’s stars.

Van der Vaart tears into 'horrible' Vinicius

Former Real Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has launched a stinging attack on Vinicius Junior, labelling the Brazilian winger's behaviour on the pitch as "horrible". The Dutchman did not hold back after watching the forward's antics during a high-stakes Champions League clash against Bayern Munich at the Bernabeu.

Kompany praises Vinicius after Bayern's UCL win over Real

Vincent Kompany hailed the character of Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior after his Bayern Munich side secured a vital 2-1 Champions League victory at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Belgian manager insisted that protecting unique talents like the Brazilian forward remains more important than any result, especially following recent alleged racial abuse aimed at the Madrid star.

"He must stay as he is": Kompany sticks up for Vini Jr

On the sidelines of FC Bayern Munich’s 2-1 victory over Real Madrid, Vincent Kompany had some strong words for Vinicius Junior.

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Once again... Real Madrid fans are up in arms over Vinícius

The Royal Team lost to Bayern Munich on home turf

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Mbappe keeps Madrid alive as Vini frustrates & Carreras flops

Real Madrid were made to rue missed opportunities despite being outplayed by Bayern Munich as they suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. Vinicius Jr missed chances in buckets, but after Kylian Mbappe did pull a goal back, Madrid will certainly still feel they are in with a shot of advancing to the semis.

"A provocateur before the Lord": Is this Bavaria’s special wine plan?

If Christoph Kramer and Mats Hummels have their way, FC Bayern Munich should have a specific plan in place for Vinicius Junior in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid.

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Frequently asked questions

: Kylian Mbappe prefers to play on the left wing in attack, although he has been used as a striker in recent years, first by Didier Deschamps for France, then by his ex-boss Luis Enrique at his former club PSG, and now by Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.
: Kylian Mbappe was born in the 19th arrondissement of Paris in France.
: Kylian Mbappe completed his much-anticipated move to Real Madrid in the summer of 2024 and chose to wear the No.9, previously worn by his former French national teammate and Real Madrid's second highest goalscorer of all-time, Karim Benzema.
: Kylian Mbappe stands at 1.78m (5ft 11in), with his height not regarded as one of his strengths.
: Kylian Mbappe weighs 75kg (165 lbs), making him one of the fastest footballers on the planet.
: In 2004, Kylian Mbappe joined AS Bondy, a club from Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis, located in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, where he was raised as a child. He attended trials at clubs like Real Madrid and Chelsea, before eventually signing for Monaco's academy at the age of 14.
: No. Kylian Mbappe is yet to become a father.
: While Kylian Mbappe is known to keep his relationships away from the public eye, he is currently rumoured to be dating Belgian model Stephanie Rose Bertram. He is yet to get married, though.

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