Mourinho compares Mbappe and Vini Jr to fruit trees after boos

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho defended Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr after their fans booed them during a recent match. Mbappe moved up to joint-fifth in the all-time Champions League scoring list with his goal against Inter Milan. However, both players faced jeers from their own supporters. Mourinho defended Vinicius Jr by comparing him to a fruit tree, saying his accomplishments "speak for themselves" and that people are "wanting to get a piece" of him.

For Mbappe, Mourinho praised his all-around performance, highlighting his defensive efforts and incredible attitude. Despite not winning any trophies the previous season, Mourinho believes Mbappe's contributions are crucial to the team's success. Spanish football expert Guillem Balague suggested that the fans' discontent may be due to a lack of recent victories and Mbappe's growing stature, while also noting Vinicius Jr.'s dedication off the ball.