Kylian Mbappé is facing growing criticism from Real Madrid supporters as tensions continue to rise in the Spanish capital.
Los Blancos have endured a turbulent campaign that led to the dismissal of new head coach Xabi Alonso in January, just months after his appointment.
The club currently sit second in LaLiga, 11 points behind arch-rivals Barcelona, who could seal the title with victory in Sunday’s El Clásico.
Mbappé, 27, has found himself at the centre of the backlash after taking a trip to Sardinia with his new girlfriend, actor Ester Expósito, while recovering from a hamstring injury.
Although the forward was officially on recovery duty last weekend, the timing of the holiday, combined with Madrid’s poor season and their recent Champions League exit, has angered sections of the fanbase.
His personal camp moved to defend him in a statement, saying, “Part of the criticisms are based on an overinterpretation of elements related to a recovery period strictly supervised by the club”.
“This is not corresponding to the reality of
