After La Liga Matchday 27 between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano, Kylian Mbappé is making headlines in Spain. From his fiery celebration after his goal in the 30th minute to his decisions during the match and his behaviour upon being substituted, the French forward is stirring up plenty of controversy.
La Liga remains a highly followed and highly debated championship. Almost every weekend, referees or certain players come under scrutiny. This Sunday, the referee for the Real Madrid – Rayo Vallecano clash, Francisco Hernández Maeso, delivered a poor performance, missing a clear penalty on Vinicius Junior early in the game and awarding questionable fouls, as noted by Archivo VAR. In the same match, which ended in a win for the Madrid side, Kylian Mbappé also stood out with a fine goal and an intense celebration.
Spanish disbelief over Mbappé
Having struggled in recent days, the former Paris Saint-Germain star finally found the back of the net against Rayo Vallecano. In the same game, Kylian Mbappé, desperate to score a second goal, failed to pass to teammates who were in much better positions to finish. While this decision has drawn criticism, the Madrid No.9 is primarily under fire in Spain for his body language. According to Diario AS, Mbappé left the pitch with his head down and barely acknowledged his replacement, Camavinga, when greeting Carlo Ancelotti.
The Spanish outlet interprets KM9’s emotional goal celebration as an attempt to release pent-up frustration. To add to the discussion, a Radio Marca pundit remarked: “Mbappé’s gestures resemble those of a bitter player, whereas he wasn’t like this before. We have to ask ourselves why he has changed.” As reported by RMC Sport, which is closely following the French captain’s situation, Kylian Mbappé is at the centre of a major debate in Spain.
Secret tension between Vini and Mbappé?
Continuing with Spanish media coverage, journalist Anton Meana from SER has questioned the relationship between Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior. Speaking on Spanish radio, Meana suggested that the two Madrid stars, who at times refuse to pass to each other in key situations, are portraying a bond that does not actually exist. “The relationship between Vinícius and Mbappé is not good. I feel like they are trying to sell us a brotherhood that isn’t real, and this is harming Real Madrid’s game,” he said after the match against Rayo Vallecano.
It must be said that managing multiple star players requires careful handling. In recent months, Carlo Ancelotti has had to manage young talents who aspire to reach the pinnacle of football by winning prestigious individual awards. Occasionally, gestures or frustrated reactions become evident for all to see. In any case, Ancelotti will need to exercise top-tier management skills to keep his attackers in check. As for Mbappé, he will need to regain composure and foster a sense of calm around him, or he risks continuing to face intense scrutiny in Spain.
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