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Kylian Mbappe addresses rumours of conflict with Vini jnr.
Kylian Mbappé has finally addressed the swirling rumors about a potential rift between him and his new Real Madrid teammate, Vinícius Júnior (Vini Jr.), putting speculations to rest with a clear show of unity.
In his first one-on-one interview with Spanish media since joining Real Madrid, Mbappé spoke to La Sexta and described his relationship with Vini as strong, while also expressing his admiration and excitement about playing alongside the Brazilian star.
“The relationship [with Vini] is good,” Mbappé said. “It’s normal that people want to talk about us, because we’re two famous players who can make a difference, but I came to Real Madrid with the idea of playing with Vini.”
⚪️🫂 Kylian Mbappé: “I have a great relationship with Vini Jr… I can’t imagine Real Madrid without Vinicius”.
“I came here also with the idea to play next to Vini”, told La Sexta. pic.twitter.com/UDt8QJptOE
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He went on to emphasize:
“I can’t imagine Madrid without Vini. I always had the idea of playing with him. We play well together. We can always do better, the fans always expect more of us and it’s normal, but I think we play well together and now at this stage of the season we’re going to try to help Madrid as much as we can.”
This heartfelt statement comes at a crucial time for Los Blancos as they push through the business end of the season. It also serves as a reassurance to fans who may have been concerned about tactical or personal friction between the two high-profile forwards.
With Mbappé and Vinícius both in sync and committed to the team’s success, Real Madrid’s attacking firepower looks more dangerous than ever.
Kylian Mbappe vs Vini Jnr. Real Madrid stats
Here are the Kylian Mbappe vs Vini Jnr. stats for Real Madrid in the 2024/2025 season across all competitions:
| Player | Games Played | Goals (All Competitions) | Assists (All Competitions) | La Liga Goals | La Liga Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kylian Mbappé | 47 | 33 | 4 | 22 | 3 |
| Vinícius Júnior | 39 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 7 |