Vinícius Júnior posts a message, gets support from Kylian Mbappé

Vinícius Júnior, Real Madrid star, posted on social media a message about living each moment, while Kylian Mbappé publicly praised his teammate after Real Madrid's 4-1 victory over Leipzig in the Champions League, announced on October 22, 2026.

Social media message

Vinícius Júnior admitted that he is not going through the best phase of his career, writing “Living each moment. Everything passes” in his post. The Brazilian star highlighted that the message was made during a period when he hasn't even watched Real Madrid since September 12, when the club faced Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.

Kylian Mbappé responded publicly, stating “I know he wants to give even more and play even better. But he should be proud of who he is, because he has all the qualities”. The compliment was given right after Real Madrid's 4-1 victory over Leipzig in the Champions League, match reported on October 22, 2026.

To date, Vinícius Júnior has accumulated 11 appearances this season, scoring one goal and providing three assists for Real Madrid. These numbers reflect his limited but still relevant contribution to the Spanish club's attack.

A post was shared on Instagram under the user @vinijr, while Fabrizio Romano's tweet released Mbappé's statement. The content was initially published on the Bola na Rede portal, reinforcing the visibility of the exchange of words between the two athletes.