Real Madrid manager names Mbappe and Vinicius as world's best

Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has named Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior as the two best players in the world. Speaking after Saturday's 2-1 win over Villarreal in LaLiga, Arbeloa praised both stars. A Mbappe brace secured the victory for Real Madrid at the Estadio de la Cerámica.

"Mbappé and Vinicius? Two of the best in the world. I'm very happy to have them and for their great moment," Arbeloa said. The manager added: "We are witnessing a great Vinicius. I'm very lucky to have him."

The win pushes Real Madrid to 51 points from 21 matches, top of LaLiga. They could drop to second if they defeat Oviedo in Monday's match. Vinicius recently expressed frustration about how he's treated at the club, while Mbappe equaled Cristiano Ronaldo's goal record in a Champions League win over Monaco earlier this season.

Is this about individual talent or have Madrid's recruitment and coaching finally created the perfect partnership? With Ancelotti's successor Arbeloa now managing the team, how will he balance these two superstars in future campaigns?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/25/real-madrid-manager-arbeloa-names-two-best-players-in-the-world/