Mbappé vs Vinicius Jr: The Rift Within Real Madrid

Real Madrid concludes a second consecutive season without major titles, with rising tensions between Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr. Despite Mbappé's 41 goals, the team showed collective difficulties, particularly performing better without him. The locker room has designated Vinicius as the natural leader, marginalizing Mbappé, while two coaches have failed to resolve this deadlock. The club finished La Liga 11 points behind Barça, who were champions for the second consecutive year.