"Nine days after Xabi Alonso's sacking, six after their captain said they had hit rock bottom with Copa del Rey elimination and three after the protest of a generation, white hankies and whistles greeting the players and even the president, there were songs and support at last as Real Madrid defeated Monaco 6-1. Kylian Mbappe, Franco Mastantuono and Jude Bellingham all scored, while there was also an own goal from Monaco's Thilo Kehrer."
"The Englishman celebrated his with a drinking celebration following rumours about his supposed off-field habits and accusations about his part in Alonso's sacking. He had already referred to that by posting: Honestly, what a load of shit. Smiling now, this response was even more pointed, and done from a position of power, at the end of an impressive performance from all of them."
"And if Vinicius Junior, who had stood accused before the game and stood with the MVP trophy at the end of it, wasn't ready to share the moment with the fans just yet, his first goal here since October was celebrated in the stands and by teammates who came to his side. What a difference from Saturday when the Bernabeu had turned on the players and on him in particular."
Real Madrid responded to mounting criticism with a 6-1 victory over Monaco. Nine days after Xabi Alonso's sacking, six after the captain said the team had hit rock bottom following Copa del Rey elimination, and three after a protest greeted the players and president, fans provided songs and support. Kylian Mbappé, Franco Mastantuono and Jude Bellingham scored, and Monaco defender Thilo Kehrer added an own goal. One English player celebrated with a drinking celebration amid rumours about off-field habits and accusations regarding Alonso's sacking, having posted "Honestly, what a load of shit." A central figure was directly involved in three goals and scored a superb strike. Vinicius Junior scored his first goal since October and received teammate and stand celebrations despite lingering fan tensions.
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