Despite going two back-to-back seasons without any major trophy, Real Madrid have undeniable quality in the team that ranks among the best in Europe.

Their attacking trifecta of Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr is something every club in Europe can only dream about.

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Despite that, Real Madrid have had limited success even as these players individually have performed superbly, as evident in the recently concluded FIFA World Cup.

Doubts growing over the suitability of the trio

Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. have lacked the synergy. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

According to journalist Ramon Alvarez, there are growing doubts at Real Madrid about the suitability and synergy of their three main players in Mbappe, Vinicius and Bellingham.

The trio enjoyed only limited success last season, even though Bellingham largely endured an injury-laden campaign while Vinicius performed quite well during the second half of the season.

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When played together in the same lineup, they have simply failed to gel well enough. As a result, Real Madrid have struggled to show that level of consistency, despite having a world-class team.

Keeping that in mind, there are real reservations within the club about whether the three can form the basis of the attack for several years to come, regardless of the immense individual quality each of them possesses.

It must be noted that Mbappe finished as the tournament’s top scorer and claimed the Bronze Ball, Bellingham dragged England to a third-place finish with a string of decisive displays, and Vinicius was among Brazil’s brightest performers before their early exit.

Yet that individual brilliance has repeatedly failed to translate into a cohesive collective at club level.

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Trio about to break this summer?

Vinicius is facing an uncertain future at Real Madrid. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

The bigger question now is whether the trio might actually be broken up sooner rather than later, and much of that uncertainty centres on Vinicius.

The Brazilian’s contract situation remains unresolved, with his current deal set to expire in 2027.

Negotiations over a renewal have dragged on for months, with Real Madrid’s latest offer still falling some way short of the salary Vinicius and his camp are demanding.

Should an agreement fail to materialise, Real Madrid have made it clear they would rather sell the winger this summer than risk losing him for nothing in a year’s time.

New coach Jose Mourinho is understood to be keen on resolving the matter quickly, disliking prolonged uncertainty within his squad.