Real Madrid Confidencial Mbappé's face says it all, his reaction with Xabi Alonso after the substitution
The Frenchman melted into an embrace with the Basque coach, who was waiting for him with a proud look on his face due to his performance
Kylian Mbappé was once again the main figure in Real Madrid's victory. The Frenchman scored a brace at Carlos Tartiere and paved the way for the white team's win against Oviedo. His performance has been outstanding at the start of this season.
However, the most talked-about thing wasn't just his goals. It was his reaction after being substituted. As he left the field, Xabi Alonso approached him and gave him a hug.
The coach's gesture reflected pride and complicity. Mbappé's face, smiling and satisfied, said everything without the need for words.
Two matches, three goals and two MVPs
Mbappé's start in LaLiga is devastating. On matchday 1, he already decided the game with the only goal of the match against Osasuna at Santiago Bernabéu. Now, in Oviedo, he once again made the difference with two more goals that opened the door to the 2-0.
The numbers speak for themselves: three goals in two matches, two wins, and two MVP awards. The Frenchman has arrived fired up and ready to lead his team.
The Pichichi already has him among its main candidates. Meanwhile, all this in just 180 min. (180 minutos) of competition.
Madridists celebrate. Mbappé shows that the white jersey doesn't weigh on him, that there's no slow adaptation or excuses. He continues in the Spanish league with the force of a hurricane.
The connection with Alonso, key in the locker room
The hug between coach and star isn't just any gesture. Xabi Alonso has been taking care of the Frenchman since day one. He knows Mbappé is his most lethal weapon and, at the same time, he needs trust.
That exchange of glances as he left the field makes it clear there's harmony. Xabi, proud of his footballer's commitment. Mbappé, grateful and aware that he has a coach who trusts him blindly.
In the press conference, Xabi Alonso explained it in detail: "“He has regained 8.8 lbs. (4 kilos) that he lost at the World Cup. I can't tell you much about last season because he was away. I see him well, eager and energizing the team. I love it when I see him making those runs. We know he's going to score goals, but when we manage to have those distances, we find each other, both when we have the ball and when we lose it. Today he did very well and the other day too. We're still growing and seeing what we need to correct. We've had little time but I think there are good feelings”.
Madridists are already talking about the KM10 era. His face said it all as he left: satisfaction, hunger, and a clear message. This is just getting started.
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