Real Madrid: after his four-goal haul, Mbappé sharply rebuffs a journalist

26.11.25 FT Champions League

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Kylian Mbappé once again carried Real Madrid on his shoulders, netting a decisive four-goal haul in their spectacular 4-3 victory away at Olympiakos. This standout performance inevitably reignited the debate over whether Los Blancos are becoming too reliant on their star striker—a topic the man himself was quick to address.

Questioned by a Spanish journalist about this supposed "Mbappé-dependence," the Frenchman responded bluntly:

"I don't want to disrespect you, but that's a bad question. Everyone has a role in the team—mine is to score goals (...) I don't think it's a dependence, that's something journalists talk about. You can't say it's a dependence."

A direct reply, revealing his determination to put the team above all else.

Thanks to this hard-fought win in Greece, Real Madrid climb to fifth place with 12 points out of a possible 15 in the Champions League, while still holding top spot in La Liga with a one-point lead over FC Barcelona. It's a solid run of form, driven by a Mbappé who already seems indispensable—even if he refuses to admit it.

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Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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