<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/kylian-mbappe/">Kylian Mbappé</a> became Real Madrid’s hero once again by scoring four goals against Olympiakos in a 4–3 road win. Amid a tense atmosphere surrounding the squad and its head coach, the French star made an honest admission about <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/xabi-alonso/">Xabi Alonso</a> and the Real Madrid locker room.



After one loss and two draws across their last three games, reports surfaced claiming that <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/vinicius-jr-rodrygo-and-other-real-madrid-stars-reportedly-opposed-to-coach-alonsos-leadership/">several Real Madrid players were unhappy with Alonso’s leadership and tactics</a>, especially in comparison to the Carlo Ancelotti era. The situation has fueled tension around the club, with suggestions that even Vinicius Junior is reluctant to renew his contract due to his relationship with the coach.



Speaking in the mixed zone, Mbappé was asked how he sees the team amid all the noise: “I see the team doing well. Of course, there are things to improve. People talk a lot on the outside, but I think we as players have to protect each other, protect the coach and all the staff, because in the end we’re all in this together. I’m not going to say it’s us against the outside world, but we are united, together with all the Madridistas.”



Despite joining the club only in May, Xabi Alonso’s long-term future at <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/real-madrid/">Real Madrid</a> has been questioned due to the current climate. Still, Mbappé has not only turned down the idea of a divided locker room, but also reinforced his support for the coach and staff as the season picks up steam.



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Mbappé also offered a direct response when asked about Alonso’s relationship with the players. “I think we need to be honest. We are very united; in life nothing is perfect. And when you change projects or coaches, it’s normal for there to be changes, but I don’t think he deserves everything that’s happening right now,” he stated.


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“I understand it, because we are Real Madrid and people always have to talk about Real Madrid. It’s not something negative; it’s just life,” Mbappé added, framing the criticism and rumors as part of the club’s daily reality. As he noted, while players and staff still have things to resolve, the team’s plan remains unchanged, cooling down speculation of a fractured squad.



<h2>Real Madrid’s short-term objectives</h2>



With his four-goal masterclass, Mbappé helped Real Madrid secure their first away win against <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/olympiakos/">Olympiakos</a> after five previous visits, a result the club desperately needed in a pressure-filled moment. Beyond leading La Liga, Real Madrid now sit fifth in the Champions League standings, tied with three other teams, with Arsenal the only side holding a perfect score of 5 wins in 5 games.



Still, at this early stage of the season, Mbappé’s priority is sending a message of unity to the fans: “I think the objective right now is to make the fans feel that we are united and all rowing in the same direction. On the boat there may be moments when the wind picks up, but no one is going to jump off it — we are all together and united to win titles this year.”

Kylian Mbappé makes honest admission on Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid staff after poker vs. Olympiakos

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Hi Guys, I’m here with my first post. I’m going to be doing a weekly post on the reasons why I love the beautiful game so much. This week I will be starting, ironically, with last gasp goals.
It doesn’t matter how they are scored, whether it’s a tap in like Aaron Lennon in last seasons dramatic 4-4 in the North London Derby&nbsp;and Ole Gunnar Solksjaer winning the treble at the Camp Nou, or beautifully crafted like Beckham lighting up Old Trafford once again to send England to the 2002 World Cup and Gerrard smashing home against Olympiakos in the 86th minute, giving them the 2-goal lead they needed to progress past the group stage of the 2004 Champion’s League, a competition they would go on to win.
A late goal is what’s beautiful about football, and highlights how quickly a game can change. You just drift away from the real world for that split second and find yourself in a state of ecstacy with no control over your actions.&nbsp;Andy Gray’s commentary during the Gerrard goal illustrates that so beautifully.
There aren’t many moments that give me goosebumps&nbsp;8 years on after countless times of watching, but Beckham v Greece is one of them. It was almost poetic, and there was only ever one person who was going to carry us through to the World Cup Finals. It was the turning point in his career after the controversy of the 1998 World Cup, and had that goal not gone in, how different could David Beckham’s career have turned out.
So never give up hope, and never leave a game early. No&nbsp;amount of traffic can ruin that perfect moment.
Last gasp goals are why we all love football.

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Why I Love Football Vol. 1 – Last Gasp Goals

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