The story of the penalty left by Vinicius to Mbappé: You have to be smart…

EEverything that is reasonable is based on the principle of non-contradiction. This is what Carlo Ancelotti He had to think carefully before deciding to change the plan he had developed last season with the penalty shootout.

“Everyone worked well and Vini Jr. gave it to him [Mbappe] “He was very selfless and both of them, with Rodrygo, have a good relationship. For Mbappé, it is important to score, but we value the collective work,” explained the Italian coach in a press conference.

As things stand, real MadridThe new penalty selection process is working perfectly. The Brazilian scored the first goal in the draw against Las Palmas and against Betis SevilleAnother was given to the number 7, after which he looked at the Frenchman and said: “Kylian, you!” Brahim's pass found the Brazilian who beat the keeper, although it is debatable whether Vinicius searched for contact or if Rui Silva Regardless, after the referee was called to review the incident by VAR, there would only be one possible outcome at the Bernabéu.

A split between two stars

“It's about communication, Vini shoots first and me second. The coach gives us both freedom and we have to be smart to see how the game is going. As I said on the first day in my presentation, I don't want to force things and come here and take the ball, I want everything to happen naturally. Penalties are something we're going to do naturally,” Mbappe explained in the mixed zone after scoring a brace that earned him his first standing ovation at the World Cup. Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

The Brazilian pointed the finger at his teammate as soon as the penalty was confirmed and Brahim Diaz appeared on stage to cheer on his teammate. “It's your turn, you're going to score,” the Spaniard told him energetically as he tried to support the number 9 to score a penalty that would ultimately seal the match (2-0). Mbappé thanked his teammates for the gesture, retrieved the ball and headed straight to the penalty spot. Brahim and Vinicius then called on the crowd to applaud as Mbappe approached the penalty spot.

“I think it's good to give them both the responsibility. They have the same ability to take penalties and I don't want to choose. Also because in a match a lot of things happen and one can score a goal and the other has to. I have total confidence in both of them as penalty takers. I don't see the problem,” Ancelotti explained before the match. The Frenchman and the Brazilian, who wanted to play and score together in Madrid, are starting to connect on the pitch… and in every action they show that there are no problems between them. The dressing room is above everything and the only thing they want is to win.