Kylian Mbappe admires Vinicius Junior's “humility” and says he is aiming for more success with Real Madrid this season.
Madrid currently sit second in LaLiga, just one point behind Atletico Madrid, after overcoming a difficult period at the start of the season as Mbappe struggled to adapt to his new team.
The Frenchman has now scored 14 goals for Madrid in all competitions and scored six goals in his last eight games in all competitions, while also providing four assists.
His upturn in form has coincided with Madrid winning the Intercontinental Cup, while his relationship with Vinicius has also improved.
Vinicius, who was named FIFA Men's Best Player of 2024, also scored 14 goals in all competitions and registered eight assists.
“Everyone knows the player, everyone sees the quality he has,” Mbappé told Real Madrid TV after an open training session.
“He's won a lot of team awards, and now individual awards. But it's his humility. He's always with us and with the people, and I really like that.”
“I joined the team and had to adapt to the others, but the truth is that the dressing room and the team adopted me very well. They were always good to me and that's why I thank the whole team, including Vini, and all the people at the club.”
When asked about his dynamic with Mbappe, Vinicius said: “It is very easy to play with Kylian.
“He scores a lot of goals, and he will score many more. This is just the beginning and hopefully we can finish the season the way we finished the last.” [with a LaLiga and Champions League double].”
Madrid have already won two trophies this season, winning the UEFA Super Cup in August before capturing the Intercontinental Cup, with both Mbappe and Vinicius scoring in the final earlier this month.
“The goal is to be stronger and happier in 2025. When you play for Real Madrid you have to compete for all the titles and bring happiness to the fans,” Mbappe added.
“We want to write our story in the great history of Real Madrid. Now comes the Super Cup and we will work to win it. We also want La Liga and the Champions League. We will compete in every competition.”
Madrid return to LaLiga on Friday against Valencia, before the Supercopa de Espana semi-final against Real Mallorca on January 9.
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