Real Madrid Pick Their Main Penalty Taker for Next Season Between Vinicius & Mbappe

Los Blancos not able to convert their penalties with any sort of regularity last season.

Spanish giants Real Madrid have named their number one penalty taker for next season. Photos: Angel Martinez/David Ramos.
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Vinícius missed a penalty in preseason last campaign, and during key matches, Luka Modrić, Joselu Mato, and Rodrygo Goes also failed to convert, surprising many.

Manager Carlo Ancelotti expressed surprise at the missed penalties, noting that “Luka doesn’t usually miss them.”

With the arrival of Kylian Mbappé, who was the primary penalty taker for France and PSG, there has been much speculation about who will be Real Madrid’s main penalty taker.

According to Marca via Madrid Zone, Ancelotti and his charges have decided to entrust Vinícius with penalty-taking duties.

The Brazilian has been focusing on practising penalties in training since his return from vacation, aiming to enhance his skills in this area.

This will certainly and in no doubt help Vinícius in his pursuit of the Pichichi trophy next season.

Last season, the Brazilian scored two penalties for Real Madrid—one against Barcelona’s André ter Stegen in La Liga and another in the Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena, per Transfermarkt.