Mourinho Praises Mbappé: 'He's Hungry to Make History at Real Madrid'

Real Madrid coach José Mourinho has lauded his French player Kylian Mbappé, who scored a hat-trick in the team's 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad. Mourinho described the player as "incredible" and noted his "hunger" to "make history" with the Spanish club.

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I don't like comparing players, but this guy is incredible. I'm very happy he made history in the World Cup, entering football's eternity because he scored the most goals. And I see him with a lot of hunger to make history with Real Madrid.

"I don't like comparing players, but this guy is incredible," Mourinho stated in a press conference when asked about comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo. "I'm very happy he made history in the World Cup, entering football's eternity because he scored the most goals. And I see him with a lot of hunger to make history with Real Madrid."

Mourinho also commented on the team's overall performance, highlighting their collective effort even during difficulties in the first half. He was pleased with how the team elevated their game in the second half. The coach emphasized his preference for players who contribute to team success, stating, "I prefer 40 goals with titles than 60 without titles. I prefer 40 with a lot of work for the team than 60 just looking at himself, as often happens with attackers. I am very happy with him."

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I prefer 40 goals with titles than 60 without titles. I prefer 40 with a lot of work for the team than 60 just looking at himself, as often happens with attackers. I am very happy with him.

Addressing the crowd's reaction, Mourinho downplayed any timid whistles heard at halftime directed at the team and player Vinícius Junior. He attributed the high expectations of the Bernabéu faithful to the club's rich history. "We already know the Bernabéu. And thank goodness they are like that. It's a consequence of history. The demand is because of history. Real Madrid always has great players and people want more and more. Fans can, and pay, to have their emotions of happiness and frustration. Regarding the whistles, be calm," he responded.

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We already know the Bernabéu. And thank goodness they are like that. It's a consequence of history. The demand is because of history. Real Madrid always has great players and people want more and more. Fans can, and pay, to have their emotions of happiness and frustration. Regarding the whistles, be calm.