Vinicius Jr defends Mbappé ahead of Real Madrid-Bayern: 'His goals give us confidence'

Author: Saturnin BossaPublished on: April 7, 2026Country: Spain

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Vinicius Jr defends Mbappé ahead of Real Madrid-Bayern: 'His goals give us confidence'

Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr defended his teammate Kylian Mbappé during a press conference ahead of the Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich. Despite criticism following a loss to Mallorca, Vinicius emphasized Mbappé's importance to the team, stating that his goals provide confidence. Coach Alvaro Arbeloa also backed Mbappé, calling him an 'extraordinary opportunity' for the club.

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