Mbappé Defends Vinícius: Powerful Words After UCL Controversy
Kylian Mbappé speaks out after Real Madrid’s 0–1 victory over Benfica in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Playoffs — but the result quickly became secondary.
In the mixed zone interview, Kylian Mbappé addresses the racist abuse suffered by Vinícius Júnior during the match in Lisbon. Mbappé explains what happened on the pitch, confirms what he personally heard, and makes a powerful statement about accountability, values, and protecting the integrity of the Champions League.
The Real Madrid forward reveals that the team even considered leaving the field in solidarity with Vinícius and makes it clear: racism has no place in football.
He also shows respect for SL Benfica, its fans, and its coach, emphasizing that the actions of one individual should not define an entire club or country.
⚽ Match Result: Benfica 0–1 Real Madrid
🏆 UEFA Champions League Playoffs – First Leg
📍 Lisbon
🏟 Second Leg: Santiago Bernabéu
This interview goes beyond football. It’s about leadership, responsibility, and standing together as a team.
Watch the full interview and share your thoughts below.
Should stronger action be taken in cases like this?
Hala Madrid 🤍🔥
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25 Comments
First also very well said by mbappe
Full support to Vini. Racism has no place in football — or anywhere.
You are right ur not speaking nonsense
A minute there i thought it was Mbappé’s real voice 😊😂
Thank you for uploading this!!
thank you so much for this………. hala madrid
The Argentinian ran up to Vini THREE SEPERATE TIMES back to back to back covering his mouth attacking him over and over again. Media only covered that last time before running to the ref. Totally ruined the mood of the game. No place for racism in sports.
Mbappe, such a young guy, yet speaks so well about this emotional high stress situation that just's happened…. KUDOS!
We are with you Vini
I am with you Vini
Thank you ❤❤
Thank you mbape ❤❤
1:02 only if you saw the racist taunts some of the fans were making towards vini. But i guess it was just a few.
Bernabeu will eat you alive number 25. Make sure you don't come to play there. Let's Show them, Vini will be dropping a generational performance in 2nd leg!
"I dont know what happened." Real manager said go back to the pitch childs because we dont want to lose the game neither the Champions League money…
Hipocrisy
And Viny calling him Shity Monkey? Did you catch that?
We are with you vini Racism is not way in this life it's enough now things are not going normal to vini always this boy . Why and why no more racism is enough! !!!!
"How can something like that come into your mind"
The guy is indeed racially sick.
The fact that he covers his mouth with his shirt says it all
Bro ran over Vini 3 or 4 time cover his mouth and then say he was coughing. Are you kidding me? You think we are stupid? Bro play whole game without a single cough but anytime bro being near Vini bro keep coughing and had to cover his mouth, wtf?
Mbappé Luther King
thank you for the effort @realvikingos !!! much love!
Muchos testigos… Vaya, taparte cobardemente con la camiseta, no le sirvió de nada a Pastriani.
Supporting vini all the way through
That why we get mbappe, Hala Madrid