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Sep 2025
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Has Mbappe overtaken Vinicius as Real Ma...

THE ATHLETIC
About this episode

Real Madrid are back to winning ways in Champions League.


In their 2-1 win over Marseille on Tuesday night, Kylian Mbappe shone bright, whilst Vinicius Jr was benched again.


So… why are the two Galacticos on such different paths right now?


Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Guillermo Rai & Colin Millar

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson


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