Kylian Mbappe scored a penalty in Real Madrid's 2-0 victory against Real Sociedad, marking his third goal in La Liga after a slow start to the season. He praised teammate Vinicius Jr. for his selflessness after Vinicius earned and then passed the opportunity to take a penalty kick to Mbappe. Coach Carlo Ancelotti noted that both players are not letting early criticisms affect them, emphasizing their improvement and fitness levels after a challenging pre-season. Dani Carvajal acknowledged the need for balance in attack as both stars prefer to drift to the left, but remains optimistic about their development as a duo. Real Madrid's recent win has moved them within one point of league leaders Barcelona, showcasing their resilience despite injury struggles. The team aims to maintain momentum as they prepare for their upcoming Champions League match against Stuttgart.