Vinicius’ Message to Mbappé After Real Sociedad Clash: ‘At the Bernabéu…’
Real Madrid triumphed in yet another thrilling knockout match, with the second leg turning into an absolute rollercoaster. The closing minutes of regulation time saw the team fluctuating between elimination and securing a spot in the final. Ultimately, extra time sealed the victory for the Merengues.
However, this wasn’t the first dramatic comeback at the Bernabéu this season. While a similar feat was achieved against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, this time, the stakes were even higher—a place in a final.
As soon as the match ended and Real Madrid had knocked out Real Sociedad, Vinicius approached Mbappé. “At the Bernabéu, these things always happen—it’s already a tradition,” the Brazilian told the French star as they walked off the pitch together.
Vinicius has grown accustomed to magical nights at the Bernabéu, having experienced many. For Mbappé, however, his only previous encounter with such a night had been a painful one—when PSG was eliminated in Real Madrid’s historic 14th Champions League triumph.
Mbappé Steps Onto the Pitch in the Second Half
After starting against Leganés, Ancelotti decided to rest Mbappé and give Endrick a chance in the lineup. However, with the match still undecided in the second half, Carletto made the switch, bringing on the Frenchman to exploit his speed on the counterattack.
Mbappé came close to scoring multiple times, creating danger whenever he had the ball at his feet. He was on the pitch during the frantic final moments when both teams exchanged goals in rapid succession, dramatically shifting the outcome of the tie.
Although he didn’t score, Mbappé finally got to experience the electrifying atmosphere of the Bernabéu firsthand. And wearing the Real Madrid jersey makes that feeling even more special.
Vinicius Was Key in the Match
While Mbappé couldn’t make a decisive impact, Vinicius played a crucial role in the game. The Brazilian provided a brilliant assist to Endrick for the equalizer in the first half. Later, when Real Madrid was trailing 1-3, he took the game into his own hands.
It didn’t take long for him to produce a stunning move down the left flank, outmaneuvering defenders and delivering a perfect ball to Bellingham for a goal. Throughout the match, Vinicius attempted several dribbles, some of which created significant danger for Real Sociedad’s defense. His influence was undeniable in another unforgettable night at the Bernabéu.
