SouthernWorldwide.com – Real Madrid fans expressed their dissatisfaction by jeering Kylian Mbappe at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium prior to the team’s 2-0 victory over the already relegated Oviedo.
Kylian Mbappe, who entered the match as a substitute after recovering from an injury layoff, faced boos from a significant portion of the crowd during his post-match media appearance.
“I believe that’s just life; we can’t alter people’s opinions when they are angry. It’s their way of speaking, of expressing themselves, and I don’t think one should take it personally,” Mbappe stated. “This is the life of a Real Madrid player, and the life of a famous player like myself.”
However, the most striking revelation of the evening was not the jeers, but Mbappe’s current position within the team’s pecking order.
Despite providing the assist for Jude Bellingham’s decisive 79th-minute goal, the star forward finds himself in an uncharacteristic role on the squad’s depth chart.
“Today, I didn’t start because the coach informed me that, in his view, I am the fourth striker in the squad, behind Mastantuono, Vini (Vinícius Júnior), and Gonzalo (Garcia). Ultimately, I accept this and play the minutes I am given. We played well, I assisted Jude, and I remain positive.”
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The frustration from the stands appeared to stem from Mbappe’s absence during the crucial Clásico match, a game Madrid desperately needed to win. Addressing the crowd’s reaction to his recent time off, Mbappe was direct about the medical realities and public perception.
“I sustained a rather severe leg injury. It was unfortunate for me not to be able to play in the Clásico. It’s a match I love playing in, I always score against Barcelona, so it was a shame not to help the team.
When questioned about the persistent vitriol from fans regarding his recent absence, he remained resolute:
“I had the club’s permission. I didn’t understand what people were saying. But one must accept it; a footballer cannot always try to understand. I have to look forward, move on, and change the situation. I believe I can change the situation.”
A few banners critical of president Florentino Pérez were briefly displayed before being removed by security personnel. Pérez acknowledged some fans, but reports from Spanish media suggest he engaged in a verbal exchange with some supporters near the VIP stands at one point.
The match concluded a tumultuous week for Real Madrid, which began with an on-field altercation during training that resulted in the club fining Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni 500,000 euros ($589,000) each.
This was followed by the loss to Barcelona in the Clásico on Sunday, which allowed their rivals to secure the league title. On Tuesday, Pérez called for new elections, stating he was the target of an “organized campaign” to oust him.
As Madrid faces a second consecutive season without a major trophy—having been eliminated from the Champions League by Bayern Munich and the Copa del Rey by second-division club Albacete—the club’s internal politics have become a public spectacle.
While Florentino Pérez spent his week accusing the media of an “organized campaign” against him, Mbappe chose to confront his critics directly.
“There are people who don’t speak, who only speak through the press, and I prefer to speak here, from my own mouth.”
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