Estevao: Chelsea's £56m teen set to rock the Club World Cup

Meet Ajax's record-breaking teen who rejected Barcelona

Auckland City: Part-timers looking to shock Bayern & Kane

Will the CWC really crown the best team on the planet?

Six future England stars to watch at the U19 Euros

Editors' Picks

WATCH: Son's priceless reaction as he's asked if he's better than Salah

How to buy Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Copa del Rey tickets

Scotland World Cup 2026 qualifying: Group, fixtures & results 

Santos Laguna vs Monterrey: Stream, TV & where to watch

Where to watch Ronaldo's Al-Nassr games: Stream & TV info

How to buy Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Copa del Rey tickets

Where to watch & stream live MLS games

Man Utd live stream and TV channel broadcast info

<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="match-schedule">{"type":"match-schedule","data":{"matchScheduleId":"bltb15444520f7d565f","competitionId":"34pl8szyvrbwcmfkuocjm3r6t"}}</script><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>French forward moved to Spain in 2024</li><li>Has become another 'Galactico'</li><li>Working with fellow forward, not against him</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

'I came here to play with him!' - Kylian Mbappe dismisses talk of tension with Vinicius Jr as Real Madrid star opens up on relationship with Brazilian winger

FIFA Club World Cup

Real Madrid

Al Hilal

<p>France international <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kylian-mbappe-has-passed-zinedine-zidane-but-real-madrid-galactico-still-needs-to-achieve-three-more/blt6b8d1189fe09b704" target="_blank">Mbappe became another 'Galactico' at Santiago Bernabeu</a> during the summer of 2024. He joined a star-studded squad in the Spanish capital that boasts plenty of talent, but also a few big egos.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Brazilian forward Vinicius has been <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/move-over-vinicius-junior-kylian-mbappe-replaces-brazilian-winger-as-leader-of-real-madrid-dressing-room-with-bold-personality-shining-through/bltf6b3f6f03759032e" target="_blank">a talismanic presence for Los Blancos</a> in recent years, helping them to two Champions League titles, but is now having to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/came-here-for-that-vinicius-jr-desperate-make-kylian-mbappe-dream-come-true-real-madrid-superstar-reflects-ballon-d-or-snub/bltca84b41cbe60e75d" target="_blank">share the spotlight with the likes of Mbappe</a> and Jude Bellingham.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>There have been reports of divides in the Real camp, but Mbappe insists there is no substance to those rumours. He told <a href="https://www.lasexta.com/programas/el-objetivo/infancia-fichaje-real-madrid-implicacion-social-mbappe-sincera-ana-pastor-objetivo_2025040667f2e1d8eec2d3000148b04e.html " target="_blank"><em>La Sexta</em></a> when discussing his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/better-msn-kylian-mbappe-real-madrid-attack-rival-legendary-barcelona-lionel-messi-luis-suarez-neymar-vinicius-jr-rodrygo/blt7f88f7d79430d778" target="_blank">relationship with Vinicius</a>: “The relationship is very good, it’s normal for people to talk about us, about two famous players who make a difference, but I came with the idea of <wbr><wbr>playing with Vinicius.</p><p>“I can’t imagine a Real Madrid without Vini. We play well, we can be better. People expect more from us and that’s normal. We’re good together and it’s the most important part of the season. We’re going to try to help Madrid win as much as we can.”</p>

WHAT KYLIAN MBAPPE SAID

<p>Mbappe has also discussed <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/need-this-pressure-kylian-mbappe-not-ruling-out-40-goal-debut-season-real-madrid-bam-moment-sparked-best-form/bltea208a19caedd624" target="_blank">why he linked up with Real when reaching the end of his contract at Paris Saint-Germain</a> and becoming a free agent. He added: “There are things more important than money. I wanted to play for Real Madrid, here at the Bernabeu. For me, the most important thing is to be happy.</p><p>“I was absolutely certain (that I would end up at Madrid). I had great confidence in my abilities, and it was what I had wanted with all my heart since I was a child. I always had in my head the idea of <wbr><wbr>playing for Real Madrid.”</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Mbappe has won the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Intercontinental Cup during his debut campaign with Real. He has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/best-centre-forward-world-kylian-mbappe-silences-left-wing-doubters-carlo-ancelotti-explains-what-makes-real-madrid-galactico-unique/blt5353e1dbbc50a780" target="_blank">plundered 33 goals through 47 appearances in all competitions</a> and is hoping to come into contention for a first Ballon d’Or at some point in the near future.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

'I came here to play with him!' - Kylian Mbappe dismisses talk of tension with Vinicius Jr as Real Madrid star opens up on relationship with Brazilian winger | Goal.com

Kylian Mbappe dismissed any suggestion that there is tension between himself and Vinicius Junior, saying he joined Real Madrid to “play with him”.

&apos;I came here to play with him!&apos; - Kylian Mbappe dismisses talk of tension with Vinicius Jr as Real Madrid star opens up on relationship with Brazilian winger

Next Match