Softfootball understands that Kylian Mbappe has stepped forward as more than just Real Madrid's leading man on the pitch. The French superstar has publicly defended teammate Vinicius Jr following reports that the Brazilian winger was booed by sections of the Santiago Bernabeu crowd during a recent Real Madrid 2-0 victory against Levante.
While the result went Madrid's way, the reaction aimed at Vinicius Jr did not sit right with Mbappe. Speaking during a press conference, as reported by Fabrizio Romano via his official X account , the forward made his feelings clear.
He said:
