…If Mbappé doesn’t take a step forward, his story at Madrid could start to become complicated sooner than expected
The relationship between Kylian Mbappé and Santiago Bernabéu is beginning to show cracks.
His signing for Real Madrid was one of the most desired of the last decade. But his romance with the merengue fans is far from being consolidated.
Whistles and More Whistles
He arrived this summer with the promise of taking the club to the top of Europe. He has already been whistled at twice in just one week… and that hasn’t gone unnoticed by anyone.
It all started last Wednesday in the Champions League, when Mbappé left the field due to injury during Real Madrid’s elimination against Arsenal. A part of the stadium gave him a whistle that surprised many. But what happened on Saturday was even more revealing.
The Frenchman, suspended for his harsh tackle on Blanco in the previous match, watched the duel against Athletic from a box. In the 18th minute, the cameras focused on him and his image appeared on the stadium’s video scoreboard.
“If They Don’t Want Me…”
The reaction was clear: more whistles. They weren’t the majority, but they were audible. Mbappé didn’t hide his look of displeasure.
“If they don’t want me, I’ll leave,” he reportedly commented in private to those close to the locker room, according to sources close to the team. Kylian is not going through his best moment (five games without scoring and one expulsion). He is starting to feel the pressure of a demanding fanbase that expected much more from him in key moments.
Vinícius Thrives Without Mbappé by His Side
Meanwhile, Vinícius earns every ovation for his dedication and commitment, Mbappé seems disconnected from the Madridist spirit. The club knows that the Copa final against Barça in La Cartuja will be a crucial opportunity to change the narrative. The Frenchman needs a big night, one of those that justify his signing and calm the critical sectors of the Bernabéu.
The next home game will be against Celta, and everything will depend on what happens in Seville. If Mbappé doesn’t step up, his story at Madrid could start to get complicated sooner than expected.
Because at Bernabéu, talent is admired… but commitment is demanded. Kylian, for now, hasn’t found the formula to win over the Madridists.
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