Nacho Fernandez talks Mbappe, Vinicius, Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ballon d’Or: ‘From another planet’

Nacho Fernandez talks Mbappe, Vinicius, Mourinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ballon d’Or: ‘From another planet’ Real Madrid’s difficult start to the season has been marked by several concurrent issues, including Vinicius Jr.’s lack of form, the team’s lack of identity, and possibly even Kylian Mbappe’s Ballon d’Or-focused mindset. With all the internal turmoil,  Los Blancos  are simply not able to perform to their level on the field and have already lost six points in La Liga alone. Several pundits have attempted to break down the single-biggest reason for Real Madrid’s poor start to the season, for there should be no viable excuse given the names in the dressing room and the revolutionary transfer window they pulled off. Nacho’s detailed talk Real Madrid legend and former captain Nacho Fernandez spoke at length with  El Larguero  in a recent interview, where he touched on the club’s current struggles, his departure from Real Madrid, and his former teammates. Nacho had only praise for Ronaldo. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) The defender first opened up about his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo and how the Portuguese star was redefining standards by performing at an exceptional level at his age. “What Cristiano is doing is from another planet.” “Reaching that age and still competing like this is crazy,”  he added. Remembering his final days at Real Madrid and how he left the club as a UEFA Champions League winner, just before the team’s slump began, Nacho said, “It was impossible for it to end better.” “Captain, La Liga, Super Cup, Champions League, Cibeles, and my last game was a Champions League final,”  he adder. The former player also stated that he was not surprised by  Jose Mourinho returning  to the club and praised the coach for his ability to lead the team. Nacho backed Mourinho’s appointment. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) “He is a winner and knows how to get teams back on track.” “After two difficult years, I was not surprised Real Madrid brought him back,”  he added. Nacho was also asked who his pick for the Ballon d’Or would be, to which he said, “If I had to vote, I would choose Mbappe.” “Every year he is faster, scores more goals and is a physical beast,”  he added. Finally, he was asked about Vinicius Jr. and how the player is now facing serious wrath at the hands of fans. “Vinicius is being treated in a way he doesn’t deserve.” “I know him personally. He is the one who works the most,”  he concluded.