Kylian Mbappé backs Xabi Alonso after win over Olympiacos

In the fifth round of the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid edged Olympiacos 4–3, and after the final whistle the club’s leading man offered his backing to the manager.

Details: Following the match, Kylian Mbappé stated that the team must stand behind head coach Xabi Alonso. He also stressed the need to protect themselves, their manager, and the staff.

Quote: We want Madridistas to feel that we are united and all moving in the same direction. There may be storms on the ship, but nobody is jumping overboard. We are all together to win trophies this year, Mbappé said.

Real Madrid have collected 12 points from five Champions League fixtures and currently top the group. In La Liga, Madrid also sit first with 32 points after 13 rounds.

Reminder: Real Madrid travelled to face Olympiacos on Matchday 5 of the Champions League, where Kylian Mbappé netted a hat-trick and rewrote parts of the competition’s record book.