Frustration is boiling over among supporters of Real Madrid, with much of the anger aimed at Kylian Mbappe as the club edges closer to conceding the LaLiga crown to arch-rivals FC Barcelona ahead of next week’s El Clasico.Barcelona currently hold a commanding 11-point lead at the top, and only their failure to draw against Espanyol delayed what could have been an early title celebration at Madrid’s expense this weekend.Too little, too late: Vini delays Barca's celebration, but Madrid's title ship has already sailedWith Los Blancos on the verge of recording just their second season without silverware since 2009–10, supporters have turned their criticism toward the French captain—even though Mbappe is currently out with a muscle problem in his left leg.Rather than watching the Espanyol clash from the sidelines, the World Cup winner chose to fly to Sardinia alongside his partner, Spanish actress Ester Exposito, where the pair were photographed relaxing on a yacht.🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Kylian Mbappe & Ester Exposito are loving their vacation in Italy! 🩷🏖️ pic.twitter.com/eb9RSYIQJ4— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) May 2, 2026 The reaction online was swift. Social media platform X was flooded with posts carrying the message “fuera” and “Mbappe out.” Reports from AS suggest that even some teammates felt the timing of his getaway created distance between him and the squad.Across Spain, there has reportedly been a sense of confusion surrounding his trip to Italy, despite the forward returning to training on Monday. An online petition demanding “Mbappe out” has also gained traction, urging fans to act: “Madridistas, make your voice heard. If you believe change is needed, don't stay silent — sign this petition and stand for what you think is best for the club's future.” By Tuesday midday, the petition had already gathered 253,000 signatures.🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Real Madrid fans have started an online petition to get Kylian Mbappé out of their club.It has been signed over 140.000 times already by now. pic.twitter.com/sQEPp6B6wb— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) May 5, 2026 Publicly, though, Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa defended his player following the 2-0 win at the weekend, insisting all procedures had been followed."All planning regarding injured players is always overseen by Real Madrid's medical staff, who determine when they need to go to Valdebebas and when they don't," he said. "In his free time, Mbappe can do whatever he sees fit, like any other player."Still, according to L'Equipe, the trip—whether approved or not—did little to ease tensions in the dressing room. Figures within the Santiago Bernabeu are reportedly irritated by what they see as a lack of sensitivity during a difficult stretch of the season.🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Kylian Mbappé has had an incident with a staff member!The Frenchman spoke angrily and in insulting terms towards the staff member.There is growing tension within the Real Madrid team, and it continues to affect the team's preparations for El Clásico.—… pic.twitter.com/x6xek3p2Gv— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) May 5, 2026 🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Many Real Madrid fans believe the squad has chosen Vinícius Jr. over Kylian Mbappé as their TRUE LEADER:• Several reports claim that players were surprised and uncomfortable with Mbappé after he went on vacation during a crucial part of the season.… pic.twitter.com/hoXe8ZCahs— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) May 5, 2026 The same report adds that since his 2024 arrival from Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappe has been viewed as someone enjoying special privileges in Madrid. His tendency to stick closely with fellow French players, along with moments like arriving late to team meals, have contributed to a perception of him being overly individualistic.Criticism has also come from former France international Emmanuel Petit, who recently claimed that Mbappe has “filled Real Madrid's dressing room with selfishness”.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728231##
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