Real Madrid Vinicius Junior mimicked Kylian Mbappe's iconic celebration during Los Blancos' 2-0 La Liga victory against Real Sociedad on Saturday (September 14). This moment suggested the possibility of a growing connection between two of the world's top football talents. Vinicius took charge and put his team ahead with a penalty. Real Madrid earned another spot-kick later in the match when the Brazilian was fouled in the box. On this occasion, the 24-year-old generously allowed Kylian Mbappe to take the penalty, and the French star made no mistake. After the goal, the pair celebrated together in style.
Brazilian star, Vini has been the face of Los Blancos in recent seasons, playing a pivotal role in the club's remarkable achievements. Last season, he netted 24 goals and provided 11 assists across 39 matches, helping the La Liga giants clinch the league title, the Champions League, and the Supercopa de Espana. The Brazilian star is also one of the top contenders for this year's Ballon d'Or. However, with Kylian Mbappe's arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu, there is a chance that he might overshadow Vinicius.
The Madrid side have long been interested in the French forward and successfully signed him on a Bosman transfer this summer. Mbappe joined the club as a proven superstar, following his remarkable performances for both Les Bleus and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Vinicius Jr & Kylian Mbappé. 🕺🏼🕺🏼✨ pic.twitter.com/c9yVddFQl1
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 14, 2024
Mbappe basically plays as a left forward, a role currently occupied by Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid. As a result, the Frenchman has been shifted to a central position for Los Blancos and has yet to reach his full explosive potential.
Vini on the other hand was rumored to be considering a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu during the summer but chose to remain. He allegedly rejected a massive offer from Saudi Arabia, as his ambition is to continue achieving success with the La Liga giants.