Real Madrid attacker Kylian Mbappe has insisted that Los Blancos are “together” and “united” amid recent criticism of the capital giants.
Xabi Alonso’s side entered Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Olympiacos off the back of a three-game winless run in all competitions, and there have been suggestions of friction in the dressing room at Bernabeu.
Real Madrid conceded three times against Olympiacos, but Mbappe came up with four goals to secure all three points for Los Blancos in a 4-3 success.
The France international has said that “it’s normal for people to talk” about Real Madrid due to the size of the club, but the forward has insisted that the dressing room are “together”.
Kylian Mbappe talks with Xabi Alonso during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Olympiacos FC and Real Madrid. (Photo by Alex Pantling – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
“I think it’s looking good. Of course, there are things we need to improve. I know people talk a lot from the outside. When you play for a club like Madrid, it’s normal for people to talk,” Mbappe told reporters.
“We have to protect the players, the coach and everyone in the squad because, at the end of the day, we’re all in this together. I’m not going to say that we’re against people from outside, but at the end of the day we’re together and with all the Madrid fans.
“I feel good, I’m very happy. Scoring goals is always a pleasure for me. My teammates give me lots of great passes. I’m very lucky to play in this team with all the players in the squad.
“I always try to score; sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn’t, but I always intend to help my team.
“It was very important to win again. We knew we hadn’t won in three games, which is a long time for a team like ours.
“Today was Champions League day. It was important to win to stay in the top eight, which is the team’s goal for the first half of the season.
“It was quite a tough match. We know it’s difficult to win here. We started very badly and lost possession a lot. We conceded the first goal, but then we took control of the match and scored a lot of goals.”
Real Madrid will be eager to carry this winning momentum to their next league match against against Girona on Sunday night.
Despite their recent bad run of form, Madrid are still top of the La Liga table, one point clear of second-placed Barcelona.
