Kylian Mbappé scores twice for Real. Vinícius Júnior allows himself to be substituted without complaint this time. But he gets a reprimand from coach Xabi Alonso because of one scene.
Spain’s record champions Real Madrid have not let up after their triumph in the Clásico and continue to dominate in La Liga under the new coach Xabi Alonso.
Six days after the 2-1 win against Hansi Flick’s FC Barcelona, Real also won 4-0 (3-0) against the floundering traditional club FC Valencia and, after their tenth win in the eleventh game of the season, increased their lead over Barca to at least eight points for the time being.
Reprimand for Vinícius: “That bothered me”
Vinícius Júnior, very angry after being substituted in the Clásico and then very remorseful, missed a penalty (43rd minute) and was reprimanded by Alonso afterwards.
Vinícius Junior was substituted again by Xabi Alonso – and criticized
“He missed the penalty, that could have been 3-0. That bothered me, especially when you already have the 3-0 in sight,” explained the coach and made it clear that the Brazilian was not actually supposed to take the penalty: “Kylian is the first shooter, but they decided that Viní should shoot the penalty. Fortunately, Jude scored later.”
The coach added: “I especially like it when they convert the penalties. Today Kylian shot the first one. I would have liked to see him shoot the second one too, but that’s not a big issue, Kylian remains our first penalty taker.”
In the 79th minute, Viní had to leave the field early again – and this time didn’t act like a spoiled child. Alonso also emphasized that the Brazilian had “a very good game.”
Mbappé ensures clarity early on
Kylian Mbappé, who was awarded the Golden Shoe on Friday as Europe’s best goalscorer of last season, decided the game early with his season goals number 12 (19th minute) and 13 (31st minute).
Jude Bellingham, who like Mbappé had also scored against Barca, scored the 3-0 (44th minute). Alvaro Carreras (82nd minute) scored the final score with his first LaLiga goal.
Good mood: Kylian Mbappé scores to make it 1-0
Between Real Madrid (30 points) and Flick’s Barca (22), who will host FC Elche on Sunday (6.30 pm), is FC Villarreal (23), who won 4-0 (1-0) against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
Two-time European Cup winner Valencia – including 1980 with Rainer Bonhof – is in 18th place in the table and is very deep down.
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