Real Madrid's Trident on Fire!
Real Madrid continues its scoring streak with a third consecutive victory at the Santiago Bernabéu, netting 14 goals in three matches. In La Liga, Champions League, and Copa del Rey, the team showcases its offensive power led by the trident Mbappé-Vinícius-Rodrygo, who have hit their stride after losing the Supercopa de España to Barcelona.
Against UD Las Palmas, Mbappé took center stage with a brace in Vinícius’ absence. In the Champions League match against Salzburg, Rodrygo and Vinícius responded with two goals each, sealing a 5-1 victory that reinforced the white team's attacking quality. After the game, Emilio Butragueño stated, "We have players capable of resolving any match at any time."
The trident has scored 19 goals in the last 40 days: Rodrygo (8), Mbappé (7), and Vinícius (4). According to BeSoccer Pro, they are the most effective front three in Europe’s top five leagues during this period, surpassing Newcastle’s trio (18 goals). However, in terms of the entire season, Barcelona leads with Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Dani Olmo.
The connection between Real Madrid’s attackers improves with every match. Mbappé has delivered 111 passes to Vinícius, while the Brazilian has returned 113. This synergy translates into greater scoring power: 36 goals in the last ten games.
Despite these numbers, the team still has something to prove after losing heavily to Barcelona in the last Clásico. The next big challenge will be on February 8 against Atlético de Madrid, a crucial match to demonstrate that this trident can also shine in high-stakes games.
With Mbappé in top form, Rodrygo fully recovered from his injuries, and Vinícius rediscovering his scoring touch, Real Madrid’s attack is reaching cruising speed, fueling fans' excitement.