Kylian Mbappé, one of Real Madrid’s biggest stars, found himself at odds with fans at the Santiago Bernabéu after their treatment of his teammates during Los Blancos’ 5-2 win over Celta Vigo after extension.
Although he opened the scoring and delivered a solid performance, he protested against the behavior of the public, in particular against the whistles addressed to players like Aurélien Tchouameni, Lucas Vazquez and Ferland Mendy.
Kylian Mbappé defends Tchouameni with emotion
The controversy erupted when Real Madrid fans began expressing their frustration following the team’s recent 5-2 defeat to FC Barcelona.
During the match against Celta Vigo, the Bernabeu crowd directed their discontent towards several players, with Tchouameni and Mendy receiving the harshest treatment.
Kylian Mbappé, who shares a close bond with Tchouameni since their time in the French team, was visibly upset.
Celebrating his goal, the attacker reportedly shouted “ We don’t whistle the badge », a clear message to supporters criticizing the team.
Later that evening, he made an Instagram story that hinted at his disapproval, further reinforcing his stance against the fans’ actions, and Tchouameni himself responded to the situation with a post on Instagram, saying: “What doesn’t kill you…”.
-Ancelotti’s view on Bernabeu whistles
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, a veteran of the Bernabeu’s often-critical atmosphere, offered a pragmatic view of fans’ reactions.
He described the whistles as a “wake-up call” for the team, acknowledging the frustrations stemming from the heavy defeat to Barcelona.
“The Bernabeu whistled as a warning, and when the game got complicated, they pushed”, explained Ancelotti, adding: “It’s part of football here. Tchouameni, in particular, had a great match and showed his character”.
Despite the friction, Ancelotti praised the team’s response, highlighting their better performance in extra time.
While criticism is nothing new at the Bernabeu, the team’s unity and ability to overcome adversity will be crucial for the rest of the season.
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