Mbappe dispels rumors of breakup with Vinicius: It s just media hype

Kylian Mbappe has finally put an end to rumors linking him with Vinicius Junior, his team-mate at Real Madrid. In an exclusive interview with Movistar Plus, the French national team forward firmly denied the speculation circulating in the media.

Mbappe believes that the rumors about the conflict between him and Vinicius are just narratives created by the media to "sell more newspapers." He ensured that there was no friction in the Real Madrid dressing room and, on the contrary, their relationship became more harmonious.

These two star players have been attracting attention since Mbappe officially joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2024. Even though the start of the season wasn't entirely smooth, the public's expectations for their forward partnership were very high.

The media sells many stories

Speaking to former Real Madrid player and coach Jorge Valdano, Mbappe firmly denied all rumors circulating. "Two top players on a team will create a lot of news and create a lot of talk," he said firmly.

Mbappe continued: "I have a very good relationship with Vinicius. We know each other better this year. He is a great player and great as a person." This statement is a direct clarification of the negative news constantly spread by the Spanish media.

The 26-year-old forward also emphasized that their main goal is to help Real Madrid win trophies. "We know what people are saying about us, but we have one common goal: to help Real Madrid win," he said.

An exciting showdown at the beginning of the season

As time goes by, the collaboration between Mbappe and Vinicius in the frontcourt begins to bear positive fruits. At the beginning of the 2025/2026 season, this combination posed a terrible threat to the opponent's defense.

Mbappe successfully scored 14 goals in 10 opening games, and failed to score in only one league game. Vinicius also made significant contributions in the league, scoring 5 goals and providing 4 assists.

In total, the pair have been involved in 25 goals. They have scored at the same time in three of their eight La Liga games, a significant improvement on last season when they only had four simultaneous goals in 26 games.

Real Madrid became stronger at their peak

The outstanding performances of Mbappe and Vinicius helped Real Madrid top the provisional La Liga standings with 21 points, and they have won all eight games. The Xabi Alonso-coached side are two points clear of their old rivals Barcelona.

Before the El Clasico at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on October 26, Real Madrid will still face two major tests against Getafe and Juventus. However, with the pairing of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius putting in sharp performances, Madrid's confidence levels are at their highest.

The schism between the two stars has now been proven by the facts on the field. Instead, they have become the main contributors to Real Madrid's championship this season.