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Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior has shared a three-word message for his teammate Kylian Mbappe after Los Blancos' 2-1 win against Celta Vigo. Vinicius and Mbappe scored in each half to give the Spanish champions a hard-fought win at the Balaidos in La Liga on Saturday, October 19.
Mbappe gave Real Madrid an early lead in the 20th minute with a stunning long-range strike past Vicente Guaita. The Frenchman intercepted a misplaced pass and fired an unstoppable strike into the top corner from outside the box.
However, Claudio Giraldez Gonzalez's side restored parity in the second half with Swedish forward Williot Swedberg equalizing in the 51st minute. Oscar Mingueza's cross found the 20-year-old who beat the offside trap to tap in an excellent first-touch effort past Thibaut Courtois.
Real Madrid then regained lead with Vinicius Junior finding the back of the net in the 66th minute. Luka Modric came up with a brilliant pass to find the Brazilian who ensured all three points for his side.
After the game, Kylian Mbappe took to Instagram to share a picture of the duo from the match, with Vinicius Junior writing in the comments:
"Que golazo" (What a goal)
With their victory, Carlo Ancelotti's side have gone level with Barcelona on 24 points in 10 games. The Blaugrana, who have a game in hand, take on Sevilla on Sunday, October 20.
Jude Bellingham opens up on experience playing with Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo at Real Madrid
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has opened up on his experience of playing alongside Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo. The England international admitted that it took him some time to get used to playing with the star trio.
In a recent interview with VERSUS (via Madrid Xtra on X) Bellingham revealed that he is occasionally star-struck by his teammates' exploits. He said:
“It took some time getting used to but now you just see them as normal people. In the first few weeks, I had to remind myself that I’m here playing with them for a reason, because I’ve earned it. But occasionally, they do things that leave me a little bit lost for words, and I’d like to think they feel the same when they see some of the things I can do on the pitch too."
Bellingham, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo did extremely well last season as Real Madrid won La Liga and the Champions League. The trio produced a total of 64 goals and 33 assists to help Carlo Ancelotti's side achieve the double. The Englishman has reverted to his natural number-eight role this season following the arrival of Kylian Mbappe in the summer.
