Kylian Mbappe addressed his role at Real Madrid after a 2-0 win, stating he accepts being the fourth-choice striker and aims to improve. He emphasized the need to work harder and respect the coach's decisions while reflecting on the team's performance this season.
Key points
Kylian Mbappe accepts being the fourth-choice striker at Real Madrid.
He emphasizes the need to work harder to improve his performance.
Mbappe reflects on the team's disappointing season without titles.
He respects coach Alvaro Arbeloa's decisions regarding the lineup.
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MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 14: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid makes his way to the substitutes bench prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Real Oviedo at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 14, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 14: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid makes his way to the substitutes bench prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Real Oviedo at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 14, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe spoke in the mixed zone after his teamās 2-0 win over Real Oviedo on Thursday. He did not start the game, and was asked after some of his comments whether he has had any problems with coach Alvaro Arbeloa, to which he said: āāNo, none. Iām not going to have a problem with not playing. But I have to accept the coachās idea. I have to work to be better than Vini , Mastantuono, and Gonzalo.ā
Mbappe on whether he is āunwellā
āNo, Iām fine, very well. I havenāt played because the manager told me that, for him, Iām the fourth-choice striker. I accept that and Iāll start on the bench.ā
Mbappe on why he was not in the starting lineup
āAsk the manager. I was ready to start, but itās his decision. I canāt be angry with him ; I have to respect his opinion. I have to work hard and wait to become a starter.ā
Mbappe on why he did not speak before
āBecause I prefer to speak here. Many donāt, and I have to look at the press to find out what they think.ā
Q&A
What did Kylian Mbappe say about his role at Real Madrid?
Kylian Mbappe stated he accepts being the fourth-choice striker and needs to work to improve his performance.
How does Mbappe feel about the criticism he and the team received this season?
Mbappe acknowledged the criticism, stating it hurts to finish without titles, but emphasized the importance of learning and returning with ambition.
What is Mbappe's relationship with coach Alvaro Arbeloa?
Mbappe expressed that he has no problems with coach Alvaro Arbeloa and respects his decisions regarding the lineup.
What are Mbappe's thoughts on the upcoming World Cup?
Mbappe views the World Cup as an incredible opportunity filled with pressure and excitement, hoping to win and focus on the team's objectives.
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Mbappeās analysis of the season
āI think we started the season well, in La Liga, the Champions Leagueā¦ but we lost it in the second half. It hurts a lot for us because I feel we had a structure and a playing style, and we lost it. That hurts a lot. As does finishing without any titles. But we must learn, accept the criticism, and come back next year with ambition.ā
Mbappeās relationship with Xabi Alonso
āI have a great relationship with him. Iām sure heāll be a great coach, but thatās the pastā¦ and we need to look ahead. To what we can improve, change, and do better.ā
Mbappe on the booing
āWe have to accept it, my friend. Itās peopleās opinion. Nobodyās going to die tonight. Itās normal when we donāt win, people choose players. It happens at every club.ā
Mbappe on Florentino Perez
āThe president is the best president in the world, the best in the history of Real Madrid. Itās difficult how heās been treated. We canāt forget what heās done. Itās an honor to have him.ā
Mbappe on his āvacationā
āVacation? Thatās your opinion; you donāt know what Iāve done. Why do you say āvacationā? My mistake was not helping the team win titles. The rest is just opinions. Nobody knows why I left. I had the clubās permission. That sells. But Iām only focused on winning titles.
āI had the clubās permission, and I donāt watch the managerās press conference. I have French TV at home.ā
Mbappe on whatās missing this season
āYes, I always have to score goals. Itās in my DNA, itās what I do best. In the second half of the season I had that knee problem, which was awful. I missed a significant part of itā¦ā
Mbappe on whether the club made a mistake
āThey are never wrong, itās the best club in the world. What hurt me the most was that people said I didnāt want to play. And when I played in the Copa del Rey, they said it didnāt make sense for me to play, and then we lost to a similar team. And then they said I didnāt want to playā¦ā
Mbappe on the fight between Valverde and Tchouameni
āI wasnāt there, I canāt confirm. I left without knowing what happened. I had the same information as you.ā
Mbappe on his knee problems
āWe always talk about whatās going on. I went to Paris in full communication with the club, with the doctorā¦ Whatās being said outsideā¦ I canāt comment on everything.ā
Mbappe on the World Cup
āāItās an incredible opportunity for all the players. Thereās a lot of pressure, and itās a lot of fun. I think back to the kid I was when I was in France. I hope we win and focus on what we need to do.ā
