Mourinho is reshaping Real Madrid’s attack as Mbappé and Vinícius seek better chemistry before the decisive Clásico against Barcelona.
José Mourinho is working to resolve on-pitch spacing issues between Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior at Real Madrid, according to reporting cited from The Athletic. Analysis highlighted that both star forwards frequently converge in left-wing spaces, prompting Mourinho to implement a compact 4-2-3-1 tactical formation to separate their counter-attacking lanes.
Despite external speculation, Mourinho has no intention of benching Vinícius and plans to start both attackers against Villarreal. With Real Madrid sitting six points behind Barcelona ahead of the upcoming Clásico on October 25, the coaching staff is prioritizing balance over dropping either player.
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