Kylian Mbappe scored four goals last night as Real won this Champions League tie 4-3 in Athens.
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And Mendilibar says Mbappe and Vini Jr were the difference on the night, thanks in part due to the lack of work they turned in defensively.
He explained, "There are two parts. The two up top have hurt us a lot but also because they rest a lot when we have the ball.
"It is the other eight who try to defend and run. When they recover they are fresh to run, do one on one... and then they get almost everything they have right...
"The result is what rules. We have done what we could. We have not given up at any time and it is the most important thing for us."