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āHe told me Iām fourth-choice strikerā ā Real Madrid superstar goes to war against Arbeloa
TL;DR
Kylian Mbappe returned to Real Madrid but faced boos from fans during the match against Oviedo. This reaction follows criticism over his absence and recovery trips.
Key points
- Kylian Mbappe returned to action for Real Madrid
- He faced boos from fans during the match against Oviedo
- Mbappe missed several important matches, including the Clasico
- Criticism surrounded his absence and recovery trips
- He claimed he was told he is the fourth-choice striker
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āHe told me Iām fourth-choice strikerā ā Real Madrid superstar goes to war against Arbeloa
Kylian Mbappe finally returned to action for Real Madrid on Thursday after missing several important matches, including the recent Clasico against Barcelona.
However, instead of receiving a warm welcome, the French superstar was met with loud boos from sections of the Madrid supporters during the clash against Oviedo.
The reaction from fans came after weeks of criticism surrounding Mbappeās absence and his trips away from Madrid during his recovery period.
Despite the hostile atmosphere, the forward remained calm after the match and addressed the situation while speaking to reporters.
Was ready for the Clasico
Reflecting on missing the Clasico, Mbappe admitted his frustration but made it clear he was not offended by the supportersā reaction.
āIt was a shame for me not to play in El Clasico. Thatās life. We canāt change peopleās opinions. Itās their way of doing things, and I donāt take it personally.
āI was 100% ready to play. I always want to play, but we move forward.
āIāve had moments in my career where Iāve been booed. Itās part of the business and part of life.
āSometimes theyāre not happy, but theyāre always here,ā he said.
Q&A
Why did Kylian Mbappe receive boos from Real Madrid fans?
Kylian Mbappe was booed by Real Madrid fans due to criticism surrounding his absence from matches and his recovery trips away from the club.
What did Mbappe say about being a fourth-choice striker?
Mbappe claimed that he was told he is the fourth-choice striker, indicating frustration with his position in the team's hierarchy.
What matches did Mbappe miss before returning to Real Madrid?
Before his return, Mbappe missed several important matches, including the recent Clasico against Barcelona.
How did Real Madrid supporters react to Mbappe's return?
Real Madrid supporters reacted negatively to Mbappe's return, expressing their discontent with boos during the match against Oviedo.
