Kylian Mbappé returns to Real Madrid action as a substitute and is met with boos from supporters at the Bernabéu. Multiple outlets report that the France forward comes off the bench during Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Real Oviedo on Thursday evening, in a match that also reflects his continued difficulty securing a regular starting role.
Following the appearance, Mbappé makes a public comment that he is now Real Madrid’s “fourth-choice forward,” suggesting he has been pushed down the pecking order under interim manager Álvaro Arbeloa. The remark is presented as part of a wider, unsettled period around his place in the squad. The reports add that Arbeloa responds to the claim by indicating that Mbappé may not have understood his position.
Across coverage, Mbappé is described as having become divisive among some supporters in recent weeks, with the crowd’s reaction forming part of his return from injury. The match itself ends 2-0 against Real Oviedo.
