Vinícius or Mbappé? Who will be the primary penalty taker at Real Madrid?

The arrival of Kylian Mbappé has led Carlo Ancelotti to slightly adjust his plans to avoid conflicts between two key players who understand the importance of penalty goals in the race for the Ballon d'Or. According to Marca, both players are expected to aim for increased numbers by the end of the season.

"They have to accept it," the Italian coach responded briefly when asked about Real Madrid's first penalty of the season, which Vinícius successfully converted. The Brazilian took responsibility with the score at 1-0 and netted his first goal of the season.

Carlo Ancelotti previously stated that the choice of penalty taker should not be left to the players but should be decided in advance. Now, with Mbappé's arrival, the approach has changed: both players will share equal responsibility, allowing for a fair distribution of rewards without compromising the team's goals. Ancelotti emphasizes that he doesn't want to choose between them, trusting both when it comes to taking penalties. They will have to negotiate among themselves in each situation.

The Italian coach also noted that, despite some difficulties in the early games, he is confident that the interaction between Mbappé and Vinícius will improve. He believes that as the season progresses, the connection between them and the midfielders will strengthen, helping the team achieve success. Mbappé will continue to play as a central forward, while Vinícius will remain on the left flank.