India, Sept. 7 -- Real Madrid's shocking La Liga defeat to Real Betis has sparked an exchange involving Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Ousmane Dembele and Raphinha. Speaking before Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League meeting with Inter Milan, Mbappe was asked whether he and Vinicius needed to contribute more defensively. His response turned the question into a discussion about roles, as the French superstar was visibly irked.

Mbappe acknowledged that Madrid must improve without the ball, but pushed back against comparisons with Dembele and Raphinha, arguing that forwards offer different qualities. The comments came after Madrid wasted several chances in a 1-0 loss at La Cartuja, including Mbappe's late penalty miss.

Kylian Mbappe respo...