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Cadena SER Pits Vinícius Against Mbappé, Rumors Persist: 'He Still Hasn't Accepted...'

The personal differences between both footballers wouldn't have ended

One of the most shocking news stories regarding Real Madrid in recent times is, without a doubt, the dynamics and the personal relationship between Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. The information handled by Antón Meana reveals that the bond between both players has slightly worsened in recent times, without implying that they hate each other or live in an unbearable environment.

Nothing could be further from the truth. The Cadena SER journalist reported on the weakening of the bond between both Madrid stars, a thread that the station has continued during the latest edition of "El Larguero". Manu Carreño, host of this nightly sports program, pointed out that "what's truly concerning is that they don't click, that they don't mix on the field", the veteran journalist notes.

Two Real Madrid players celebrate on the field with smiles and gestures of joy.
Vinícius celebrates a goal scored with Real Madrid this season | Real Madrid Confidencial

Because the weakened interpersonal relationship between Vinícius and Mbappé, according to Antón Meana, wouldn't be as concerning for Real Madrid as a lack of sporting chemistry between both white strikers. "I think there's something that's a bit decisive this season", Manu Carreño understands, which would completely change the state of affairs at the white club. "Vinícius, who has been the star of Real Madrid during these years on his own merits, I think in the end doesn't fully accept that this is Mbappé's Madrid".

Manu Carreño has no doubts: "it's that simple. Vinícius has been given the money that Mbappé earns, the club's support on the issue of racism, on the issue of soccer, on the issue of the Ballon d'Or...". The Cadena SER journalist maintains that the '7' verdeamarelo"has had the support, the trust" of the white board of directors.

Different Vision

"But I think Vinícius doesn't fully accept that this Madrid, since Mbappé arrived, is Mbappé's Madrid", Manu Carreño concludes. He also makes it clear that it is Real Madrid itself that points to Kylian Mbappé as the leader of Santiago Bernabéu locker room, a thesis that Manu Carreño "reaffirms" on air.

Real Madrid, as well as the constantly mentioned players, have a prepared response to all these opinions and information. Shortly after Antón Meana's words, both Vinícius and Mbappé hurried to close ranks, making it clear that their friendship was in excellent health. The same could happen with this opinion of Manu Carreño.

Two soccer players in orange Real Madrid uniforms on the field during a match.
Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. in Butarque | Real Madrid Confidencial

For now, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius understand each other on the field well enough to keep Real Madrid 'alive' in the fight for the treble this season. Leaders of LaLiga and awaiting the second-leg matches of the Copa del Rey and Champions League, with a one-goal advantage in both instances, the white club could make history.

Because none of their squads, in 123 years of successful competitive history, have been able to win those three competitions during the same season. Carlo Ancelotti's pupils enter the decisive phase of the current soccer season, an ideal scenario to test the robustness of the personal relationship between Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Jr.

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