Real Madrid veteran Luka Modrić has publicly expressed his full support for teammate Kylian Mbappé, despite the French forward’s recent struggles to replicate his usual form since joining the Spanish club. While Mbappé has managed to score eight goals in 15 appearances for Madrid, his recent performances have been marked by an inability to convert chances, including a missed opportunity in Real Madrid’s 4-0 win over Osasuna in La Liga.
The goal-scoring difficulties have been evident in several of Madrid’s recent matches across both domestic and continental competitions, where Mbappé has failed to live up to his usual standards. However, Luka Modrić has remained unwavering in his belief in Mbappé’s abilities, telling the media: “Don’t doubt Mbappé.” Modrić went on to add, “I’m sure he will help us a lot in the future. He will show everyone why he has been and still is one of the best players in the world.”
Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s victory over Osasuna was largely attributed to the brilliant performance of Vinicius Junior, who scored a hat-trick to secure the win. The Brazilian forward’s impressive display came after a tough week for Madrid, having suffered a midweek defeat in the Champions League to AC Milan. The win was crucial for Madrid as they now sit just six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, who will face Real Sociedad on Sunday. Should Barcelona win, they will restore their nine-point advantage at the top of the table.
