"I'm very happy to play with him" - Kylian Mbappe in awe of his Real Madrid teammate

Kylian Mbappe is in excellent form, scoring for Real Madrid for the second game in a row, this time sealing a 2-0 win over Real Sociedad with a well-taken penalty.

The French international’s confidence is growing with each match and he is keen to develop a strong partnership with Brazilian team-mate Vinicius Jr. He believes their relationship can bring big benefits to the team.

Reflecting on the match, Mbappe admitted it was a challenge they faced against a tough opponent, saying:

“Before the match we knew it would be difficult, but in the end we won” – Mbappe said on Real Madrid TV (h/t Mundo Deportivo).

“We suffered a bit playing against a great team, but we are going home with what we want, which is a victory. We have to continue like this because we have to win a lot of games to get to where we want to be” he added.

Life at Real Madrid and the road ahead

Mbappe also mentioned that he is feeling more and more confident with each match.

“I feel better with each game, I understand what the team, the manager and my team-mates need.

Kylian Mbappe scored against Real Sociedad. (Photo: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

“I feel better and I am sure I will be able to win at the beginning of the Champions League on Tuesday” he added, indicating that he was looking forward to the upcoming European competition match.

Looking ahead to the Champions League clash with Stuttgart, Mbappe stressed the importance of starting the tournament well, especially in the new format. He has long dreamed of playing in and winning the competition, especially at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu.

“It’s a very important competition, as I said the first day I came to Real Madrid, to experience nights like this.

“I’m very focused on winning and starting well in new competitions, like the Champions League, which has changed. We have to start well” he noticed.

Partnership with Vinicius

Kylian Mbappe loves playing alongside Vinicius Jr. (Photo: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Discussing his partnership with Vinicius, Mbappe highlighted how the pair are working to build a better understanding on the pitch, noting that it doesn’t matter who takes the penalties as long as they end in goals.

“The truth is that we try to find each other in the game and in training to create that bond because we know we can help the team.

“Vinicius is a great player and I am very happy to play with him at Real Madrid. The important thing about the penalties is that all four were goals. It does not matter who takes them, the important thing is that they are goals” Mbappé said.

Mbappé’s commitment to improving his performances and fostering teamwork shows his ambition to help Real Madrid achieve great things this season, both in La Liga and the Champions League.