Kylian Mbappe faces backlash over social media post during Real Madrid’s El Clasico defeat
Kylian Mbappe has been criticised by fans on social media after posting a picture watching Real Madrid’s 2-0 defeat to Barcelona in El Clasico on Sunday, reports BritPanorama.
Barcelona secured the La Liga title with a convincing victory at the Nou Camp, where Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres scored the goals. Mbappe’s absence from the match due to injury was notable, particularly as he had trained prior to the fixture but then informed his teammates that he would not participate.
This decision came amidst existing tension with supporters, who had already expressed frustration over Mbappe’s trip to Sardinia while injured. As fans watched their team struggle, the image shared by Mbappe showing him relaxed while Real Madrid was trailing infuriated many.
“So he wants to post when we’re losing lol,” commented one supporter, while another said, “Bro is now mocking the club openly. He shouldn’t be in this club next season no matter what.” This sentiment echoed across social media, with several fans expressing disbelief over his lack of awareness regarding the club’s situation.
Despite his impressive record since joining Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024, scoring 85 goals in 100 appearances, relations between Mbappe and the fans have become increasingly fraught. A petition demanding his departure has garnered over 45 million signatures.
Reports hint at internal strife within the squad, with interim manager Alvaro Arbeloa acknowledging the need to address fans’ discontent and channel that energy positively for the remainder of the season. “There isn’t much we can say; we understand their frustration, their disappointment, and just how dissatisfied they must be with this season,” he remarked.
As the club faces significant upheaval ahead of the next transfer window, with speculation surrounding a potential managerial change and calls for player departures, it remains to be seen how these dynamics will influence Real Madrid’s future performance on and off the pitch. The fallout from this latest event serves as a reminder of how high-profile players can polarise opinions in a footballing landscape increasingly marked by scrutiny.
