Vinicius Jr. Issues Bold Warning to Mbappe Ahead of Villarreal Clash

Before Real Madrid’s recent La Liga encounter with Villarreal, Vinicius Jr. sent a powerful message to his teammate Kylian Mbappe, stressing the importance of securing every point at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu. “Playing at Santiago Bernabeu, we cannot lose any points… we have to win everything,” Vinicius told Mbappe, as quoted by Defensa Central.

Real Madrid’s Dominant Victory

Real Madrid backed up Vinicius’ words with a commanding performance, defeating Villarreal in the 9th round of La Liga. Federico Valverde stole the spotlight with two first-half goals, while Vinicius sealed the win with a strike in the second half.

This victory came after a tough loss to Lille in the Champions League, showcasing the team’s bounce-back mentality and improved performance.

Ancelotti’s Tactical Shift

Carlo Ancelotti made a significant tactical change by pairing Mbappe with Vinicius up front and employing a four-man midfield. Luka Modric, with his precise passing, played a pivotal role in dictating the pace of the game. The attacking duo of Vinicius and Mbappe proved deadly, frequently swapping positions and creating numerous chances, with Valverde’s opener setting the tone for the match.

Vinicius continued to press Villarreal’s defense, while Mbappe’s sharp playmaking kept the pressure on throughout the game, leading to a comfortable win for Los Blancos.