Latest / The Global Madridista
Bad Apples? Vinícius & Mbappé Are Hurting Real Madrid
One bad apple can spoil the bunch, and right now Real Madrid may have two. Vinícius Jr. has looked well off the pace physically, and Kylian Mbappé's off-pitch distractions are becoming impossible to ignore. Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham and Arda Güler are showing exactly what focus and commitment look like, and their form proves it.In this video I break down what's going wrong with Vini's conditioning, why Kylian's off-field behavior matters, and how the contrast with Jude and Arda says a lot about where this squad is heading. Is this a temporary dip or a deeper problem in the dressing room?
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.