Penalty at Real Madrid: Xabi Alonso makes things clear after Mbappé's gift to Vinicius

Mbappé - Vinicius

Speaking to the press, Xabi Alonso addressed Kylian Mbappé's gesture towards Vinicius on the penalty against Villarreal on Saturday night.

Last night, Real Madrid got back on track with a home win over Villarreal (3-1). During the match, Kylian Mbappé found the net, while Vinicius bagged a brace, including a confidently converted penalty in the 69th minute. Although Mbappé is the team's designated penalty taker, he generously handed the opportunity to the Brazilian, who had been lacking in confidence. Xabi Alonso revisited the decision in his post-match press conference.

Kylian Mbappé 🇫🇷 a donné le ballon à Vinicius 🇧🇷 au moment du pénalty pour le Real Madrid ce soir. 🤍🥰 pic.twitter.com/1wZm8xxPBL

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The Spanish coach was unequivocal. For him, the former PSG star remains the squad's number one penalty taker. "They made the call tonight, but the penalty taker is and will remain Mbappé. That's what we want," he asserted. The message was loud and clear.