{"id":801057,"date":"2024-12-09T15:47:01","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T15:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/?p=801057"},"modified":"2024-12-09T15:47:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T15:47:04","slug":"vinicius-jr-and-mbappe-shake-up-real-madrids-season-an-incredible-surprise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/en\/real-madrid\/vinicius-jr-and-mbappe-shake-up-real-madrids-season-an-incredible-surprise","title":{"rendered":"Vin\u00edcius Jr and Mbapp\u00e9 shake up Real Madrid\u2019s season: an incredible surprise!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Real Madrid finds itself at a crucial juncture in its Champions League campaign. With only 6 points out of a possible 15, the Merengues have delivered disappointing performances against Lille, AC Milan, and Liverpool, jeopardizing their European ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In La Liga, defeats to Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona have further dented their already fragile morale. However, amidst this turbulent period, two figures have emerged as symbols of a potential turnaround: Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 and Vin\u00edcius Jr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kylian Mbapp\u00e9: An Unrelenting Ambition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A cornerstone of Madrid&#8217;s project, Mbapp\u00e9 recently shared his determined mindset in an interview with <em>Canal+<\/em>. Aware of the challenges ahead, he expressed his hunger for victory:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udcca\ud83d\udcc8 Most Goals + Assists for Real Madrid this season so far:<br><br>&#8211; \u2060Vinicius Jr &#8211; 18 (12\u26bd\ufe0f 6\ud83c\udd70\ufe0f)<br>&#8211; \u2060Mbappe &#8211; 13 (11\u26bd\ufe0f 2\ud83c\udd70\ufe0f)<br>&#8211; \u2060Bellingham &#8211; 11 (5 \u26bd\ufe0f 6\ud83c\udd70\ufe0f)<br>&#8211; \u2060Valverde &#8211; 6 (4\u26bd\ufe0f 2\ud83c\udd70\ufe0f)<br>&#8211; \u2060Rodrygo &#8211; 5 (3\u26bd\ufe0f 2\ud83c\udd70\ufe0f)<br>&#8211; \u2060Modric &#8211; 4 (\ud83c\udd70\ufe0f)<br>&#8211; \u2060Vazquez &#8211; 3 (2\u26bd\ufe0f 1\ud83c\udd70\ufe0f)<br>&#8211; \u2060Brahim &#8211; 3 (1\u26bd\ufe0f 2\ud83c\udd70\ufe0f)<br>-\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SKWAFiTvPt\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/SKWAFiTvPt<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Olt Sports (@oltsport_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/oltsport_\/status\/1866060906670489631?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 9, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I want to win. I hate seeing other players win while I don\u2019t. (\u2026) It hasn\u2019t been the best start to the season, but we\u2019re gearing up for the trophies that matter.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite a start at Real Madrid marked by ups and downs, the French international remains confident in his ability to shine in the iconic white jersey. He emphasized that, at a club like Real, the second half of the season is where everything is decided, and where players are truly judged. This mindset, combined with his raw talent, could well be the driving force behind Madrid\u2019s resurgence in the Champions League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vin\u00edcius Jr: The Determination of a Future Giant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, Vin\u00edcius Jr, recently named second in the 2024 Ballon d\u2019Or, has displayed exemplary determination. On his social media, the Brazilian wrote:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;I\u2019ll do it ten more times if necessary. They\u2019re not ready.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At just 24 years old, Vin\u00edcius is already an indispensable offensive leader for Real Madrid. His drive to excel, his ability to deliver in big games, and his ambition to secure another Champions League title this season make him a vital asset for Carlo Ancelotti. Back from injury, he is set to start against Atalanta, ready to lead his team in a match where only a victory can keep them alive in the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-251.png\" alt=\"Vinicius Jr et Mbapp\u00e9 bouleversent la saison du Real Madrid : une magnifique surprise !\" class=\"wp-image-835436\" style=\"width:650px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strength in Unity: Mbapp\u00e9 and Vin\u00edcius Jr, a Key Duo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For Carlo Ancelotti, these two stars represent more than just individual talent\u2014they embody the winning mentality needed to revive Los Blancos. Their shared mindset, combined with their hunger for victory, could reshape the course of Real Madrid\u2019s season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afriquesports.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-252.png\" alt=\"Vinicius Jr et Mbapp\u00e9 bouleversent la saison du Real Madrid : une magnifique surprise !\" class=\"wp-image-835437\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the decisive clash against Atalanta approaches, all eyes are on Mbapp\u00e9 and Vin\u00edcius Jr. Their determination and talent could be the key to restoring Real Madrid&#8217;s European glory and keeping them alive in a ruthless Champions League campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real Madrid finds itself at a crucial juncture in its Champions League campaign. With only 6 points out of a possible 15, the Merengues have delivered disappointing performances against Lille, AC Milan, and Liverpool, jeopardizing their European ambitions. In La Liga, defeats to Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona have further dented their already fragile morale. 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