Kylian Mbappé Booed by Bernabéu Faithful During Real Madrid vs Bilbao Clash

• Kylian Mbappé was loudly booed by Real Madrid fans when he appeared on the big screen at the Santiago Bernabeu
• The reaction came as he watched from the stands during Madrid's 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday evening
• The jeers reflected lingering frustration among supporters following his recent red card and underwhelming performance against Arsenal

Kylian Mbappé was spotted in the stands of the Santiago Bernabéu as Real Madrid secured a crucial 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in a tense La Liga showdown.

Federico Valverde delivered the decisive moment with a wonderful volley deep into stoppage time, salvaging all three points for Los Blancos.

The victory moves second-placed Real Madrid to within four points of league leaders Barcelona, keeping their title hopes alive.

Why Mbappé didn’t feature vs Athletic

The French superstar was absent from the squad due to a one-match suspension after being shown a red card in the previous weekend’s clash with Alavés.

The 26-year-old was sent off for a reckless, studs-up challenge on midfielder Antonio Blanco — a challenge that sparked controversy and drew criticism.

Despite the ban, Mbappé made an appearance at the stadium to support his teammates from the stands.

Frosty reception at the Bernabéu

However, Mbappé’s presence wasn’t warmly received. When the cameras panned to him, loud boos erupted around the Bernabéu.

Whether fans were reacting to his red card, recent performances, or frustrations stemming from Real Madrid's Champions League loss to Arsenal, the message was clear: the Madrid faithful are not pleased with their star man at the moment.

Despite scoring 22 goals in La Liga this season, the whistles from the Bernabeu crowd may have been fueled by his lacklustre showing against Arsenal.

The Frenchman failed to find the net and struggled to make an impact across both legs of the Champions League tie. His quiet performance was a key factor in Real Madrid's elimination.

Mbappé is also dealing with an ankle injury in addition to his suspension and is now in a race against time to be fit for the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona.

While Real Madrid have already claimed the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup this season, the Copa final may be their final shot at domestic silverware, with Barcelona inching closer to sealing the La Liga title.

Mbappé’s 2024/25 season filled with goals

Kylian Mbappé has been in electric form throughout the 2024/25 campaign.

His impact at Real Madrid since his much-anticipated move from Paris Saint-Germain has been nothing short of phenomenal.

He has netted an impressive 33 goals across all competitions at the time of writing this article, including 7 goals in the Champions League.

What's next for Real Madrid?

Real Madrid take on Getafe this Wednesday before their Copa del Rey final showdown against Barcelona next weekend.

Mbappé’s availability for the crucial clash remains uncertain.

Fans shower Mbappe with praise

Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported that fans took to social media to praise Kylian Mbappe following his stellar performance against Leganes.

His brace in the match helped secure a crucial win for Real Madrid, bringing them level on points with Barcelona on the league table.

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Source: YEN.com.gh