Dani Carvajal, a veteran of Real Madrid, acknowledged that his club is having trouble striking a balance in attack between Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr.

The Frenchman, President Florentino Perez’s latest Galactico, joined Madrid on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, giving the treble-winning team a boost.

Despite scoring in his first-ever La Liga match against Atalanta in the UEFAiShares MSCI EAFE ETF 0.0% Super Cup, Mbappe went on a three-game goal drought before defeating Real Betis 2-0 at the Bernabeu with two goals just before the international break.

When asked about Mbappe and Vinicius’ connection during that particular break with Spain, Carvajal said that the two players were still getting used to each other since “both Vini and Kylian or Rodry [Rodrygo] are players who like to drop to the left wing and not stick so much to the right.”

“That they end up understanding each other is a matter of time, the important thing is to find a balance and that will come soon,” said the veteran.

The reason why defending champions Real Madrid are now four points behind fierce rivals FC Barcelona at the top of the league is partly due to an overall lack of goals.

Nevertheless, at this early point in the season, an experienced war horse like Carvajal is unlikely to become upset over this.

“Four games have been played. The schedule for this long-distance marathon is getting closer. The 33-year-old said, “They will undoubtedly drop points because the games are tough.

Carvajal, who won La Liga, the Spanish Super Cup, the Champions League with his club, and the Euros with Spain, was acknowledged for his accomplishments earlier this month when he was included to the 30-man shortlist for football’s greatest individual award, the Ballon d’Or.

“I’ve had an amazing year, and the only reason it’s a huge success is because I’m up for the Ballon d’Or. He said, “I want to enjoy the gala and hopefully hear my name above all else.”

As things stand, Carvajal’s contract with his boyhood club expires on June 30, 2025, thus this may be his final season there.

Carvajal stated, “If all parties agree, I want to renew and prolong my career at Real Madrid, which is what I have always wanted and want now,” in reference to a potential contract.

He emphasised, “After my time at Madrid I wouldn’t like to play for any club in Europe out of respect,” suggesting that if he doesn’t retire in the Spanish capital, he will probably play in Saudi Arabia or the United States.