Real Madrid supporters booed and whistled Kylian Mbappe after he returned from a hamstring injury during his team’s 2-0 La Liga victory over Real Oviedo.
The French attacker missed Sunday’s 2-0 El Clasico defeat by Barcelona, allowing their rivals to win the league title with three games to spare. His substitution in the 69th minute for goal-scorer Gonzalo Garcia drew jeers from Madrid supporters.
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Mbappe, who was chosen to France’s World Cup roster on Thursday, was unfazed by the booing and fired several efforts at goal during his cameo appearance. Reported By Independent News.
Madrid is now second in the league with 80 points, 11 behind Barcelona and 11 ahead of third-placed Villarreal, with two games remaining.
After the game, Mbappe stated that his injury was not the sole reason for his absence from the team, as Alvaro Arbeloa preferred other alternatives up front.” completely fine,” he said.
“I haven’t played because for the coach, and has been the fourth striker in the squad behind (Franco) Mastantuono, Vini [cius Jr], and Gonzalo.”
“and was ready to start; it is his decision, and it must always be honored. have no difficulty with Arbeloa. To compete with Vini, Gonzalo, and Mastantuono, and must follow the coach’s ideology and improve my performance.
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