Madrid’s Away-Day Spark: Mbappe and Vinicius Forge Perfect Chemistry
3 December 2025
Madrid’s away-day spark
Alonso praised the harmony between Mbappe and Vinicius after Real Madrid's 3-0 victory away to Athletic Bilbao, a result that ends a winless run on the road in La Liga.
Mbappe-Vinicius: a perfect duet
In the post-match press conference he said: "It was an important game, and we wanted to end the negative run on the road. We played very well, perhaps our best of the season in a tough venue like San Mamés, but we must keep this going."
He also spoke about Mbappe's form, the French forward scoring a brace, noting: "Kylian is in an excellent moment... his movement and understanding with Vinicius were brilliant. The team started with aggression and focus; it was important to win today, and now we shift focus to Sunday's home clash with Celta Vigo."
Guler and Bellingham: no issues on the pitch
Alonso confirmed that Arda Guler's presence on the field with Jude Bellingham "does not pose a tactical problem," adding: "Arda fits perfectly with Bellingham... we have many matches ahead, and his benching today was a technical decision for this particular fixture."
He closed by saying: "The takeaway today is the group's performance. The team's collective quality was excellent, and that's what we focus on. Now we go game by game, and starting tomorrow we will think about Celta Vigo, because the schedule is dense and tough."
Punchline time: If football were a dating app, Mbappe and Vinicius just matched—an instant, flawless chemistry. And as for the bench, Arda Guler learned today that tactical rotation doubles as a free pass to the espresso machine in the locker room."
