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Real Madrid believe Vinicius is a better player than Mbappe right now
Out of nowhere, reports had emerged recently linking Kylian Mbappe to a move to Santiago Bernabeu once again. The reports had come out of England, but the Spanish media has since trashed the speculations, suggesting the club have no intention to sign the player.
Real Madrid are reportedly not interested in paying a single euro to PSG. The relationship between the two clubs has completely collapsed, though the situation could change in 2024.
A recent report from MARCA has offered an update on the situation. The report points out how Real Madrid’s decision to not go after Mbappe is not motivated by ‘revenge’ but is rather a well-calculated sporting decision.
Indeed, Real Madrid are not in a position to afford Mbappe’s salary. The club also do not like Nasser Al-Khelaifi and what PSG represent as a club. But more importantly, Real Madrid view Vinicius Junior, with all due respect to Mbappe, as a more able performer than the Frenchman.
The explosive forward is rated much higher in the Real Madrid camp than Mbappe, with the club certain that the Brazilian adds more value to the team.
Vinicius has indeed been an asset to Real Madrid in recent years. This season, for example, the Brazilian international has racked up 23 goals and 21 assists – making him one of the most productive players in Europe. What is more important is that the forward has delivered on the big stage and in big matches, including the Champions League.
Therefore, Los Blancos are not entertaining the thought of hiring Mbappe, especially as long as he is contractually obligated to PSG.
The report suggests the situation could change should Mbappe terminate his contract at PSG in 2024. But until that happens, the board will not be obsessed with the idea of bringing the Frenchman to Santiago Bernabeu.
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Real Madrid believe recent events vs Villarreal and Roma were necessary to unite dressing room
As is the case always, there is a lot of noise surrounding Real Madrid. The Merengues continue to wage war against FC Barcelona over the Negreira case while continuing to battle the refereeing system in La Liga.
Performances on the pitch have not met the level of expectations and there is constant scrutiny on the team and the club as a whole.
Not a coincidence
Now, according to Jose Felix Diaz of AS, Real Madrid do not view recent events as isolated incidents. At Valdebebas, the club’s leadership believes that what has happened since the start of La Liga points to something more than a series of coincidences.
In their view, the events suggest a deliberate pattern, with the four-match suspension handed to Vinícius Jr. on Wednesday representing the culmination of what they perceive as a series of provocations.
Relations between Real Madrid and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have been strained for some time, but club officials believe the latest developments go further than previous disagreements.
Their view is that what has happened “has not been accidental”, although this is a reflection of the club’s position rather than an established fact.
Vinicius suspension intensifies the dispute
Real Madrid see the four-match ban imposed on Vinicius as a provocation, both because of its length and, above all, because of the timing of its announcement. The decision was communicated less than two hours before kick-off against Roma.
The RFEF’s disciplinary decisions are usually published in the early afternoon. However, the complexity of the Vinicius case coupled with some other events delayed the publication of all the rulings, not just the one concerning the Brazilian’s red card.
Nevertheless, the timing has reinforced Real Madrid’s existing concerns about their relationship with the governing body.
Mourinho becomes the club’s public voice
The latest disagreement comes after tentative efforts to open a dialogue, which have so far failed to produce meaningful progress. Relations between the two sides appear more distant than ever.
One significant difference this time is that Jose Mourinho has become the principal spokesperson for Real Madrid’s position. The Portuguese coach is prepared to communicate the club’s views directly and without diplomatic restraint.
Mourinho represents the club’s thinking and shares its concerns. His personality and direct communication style align with the message Real Madrid want to convey.
Comeback in Rome could prove a turning point
Despite the growing tension off the pitch, Real Madrid believe their recent performances could have a positive impact within the squad.
The club consider the events of Saturday and the comeback against Roma on Wednesday to have been particularly important.
There is a strong belief at Valdebebas that the team needed moments of adversity and a comeback of that magnitude to achieve greater unity within the dressing room.
The Champions League battle in Rome is therefore viewed as more than just another result. Internally, the conviction is that the experience could help strengthen the team’s collective spirit and bring the players together at a crucial stage of the season.
Pat Grey
May 14, 2023 at 3:18 pm
What an errant nonsense to state that Vinicius, the man who holds on to the ball for far too long only to make bad passes, is more valued than Mbappe!!! I’m a life-long fan of Real Madrid, and I can categorically state that if Mbappe was playing the same position Vinicius is playing now, Real Madrid would have scored far more goals this season than what the situation is now. And Madrid wouldn’t be struggling now in the various leagues,including La Liga and UEFA. Despite occasional flashes of talent by Vinicius, until he learns how not to be selfish with the ball and that the success of any team is based on collective effort rather than on individual display, he has a long way to be compared with Mbappe.