Kylian Mbappe’s much-anticipated arrival at Real Madrid has sparked early tension within the squad, as reports suggest that his presence is already causing a stir among his new teammates, Soccernet.football understands.
After a lengthy pursuit, Mbappe finally joined Los Blancos this summer, signing after the expiration of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain.
The French star wasted no time making an impact, scoring in the European Super Cup final against Atalanta, marking his first goal for the club in less than 90 minutes of play.
While the addition of Mbappe, arguably one of the best players in the world, is a significant coup for Real Madrid, his integration into a squad already brimming with talent was always going to be challenging.
The key question for manager Carlo Ancelotti is how to fit Mbappe into a lineup that also features rising stars like Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, and Rodrygo Goes.
Spanish media have quickly coined the acronym “BMV” to describe the attacking trio of Bellingham, Mbappe, and Vinicius, reminiscent of past famous trios like “BBC” (Benzema, Bale, Cristiano) and “MSN” (Messi, Suarez, Neymar).
However, this new nickname notably excludes Rodrygo, one of last season’s Champions League heroes, leading to speculation about his role in the team.
Rodrygo’s apparent discontent became evident when a message surfaced on his WhatsApp channel, reportedly from his communications team, stating as per Managing Madrid, “Last week, they talked about the trio Bellingham, Mbappe, and Vini, but to this acronym, we will have to add the R for Rodrygo.”
The message was swiftly deleted, likely to prevent any further misunderstanding or controversy.
Rodrygo started in Real Madrid’s La Liga opener against Mallorca, scoring the team’s only goal in a 1-1 draw.
This lineup, with Rodrygo and Vinicius flanking Mbappe and Bellingham in midfield, offers insight into Ancelotti’s approach to balancing his star-studded squad.
However, the early signs suggest that managing these high-profile talents will require careful handling to maintain harmony within the team as the season progresses.