Trending Now - Mbappé Faces Backlash for Yacht Trip Amid El Clásico Preparations
WHO:
Fox News - Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid, Ester Expósito, The Associated Press
Daily Mail Sports - Real Madrid fans, Barcelona
WHAT:
Fox News - Kylian Mbappé defended his commitment to rehabilitation, stating through a representative, "Part of the criticism is based on an overinterpretation of elements related to a recovery period strictly supervised by the club, without reflecting the reality of Kylian’s commitment and the work he puts in every day for the team."
Daily Mail Sports - Real Madrid fans expressed their anger towards Mbappé as the club prepares to surrender the LaLiga title to Barcelona during the upcoming El Clásico.
Fox News - Kylian Mbappé is sidelined by a left hamstring issue, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming clásico.
Fox News - Mbappé traveled to Italy with actress Ester Expósito, prompting criticism regarding his commitment to rehabilitation.
Fox News - Real Madrid has been eliminated from the Champions League and the Copa del Rey and is virtually out of contention in La Liga, trailing Barcelona by 11 points with four rounds remaining.
Daily Mail Sports - Real Madrid fans expressed anger towards Mbappé as the club prepares to surrender the LaLiga title to Barcelona.
WHERE:
Fox News - The clásico is set to take place in Barcelona.
Fox News - Mbappé reportedly traveled to Italy.
WHEN:
Fox News - The clásico is scheduled for Sunday.
Fox News - The World Cup is set to begin in five weeks.
WHY:
Fox News - Madrid fans believe Mbappé is prioritizing the World Cup over his club commitments.
Fox News - Criticism stems from perceptions that Mbappé is not taking his rehabilitation seriously.
HOW:
Sportskeeda - Kylian Mbappé was reportedly involved in a heated argument with Real Madrid boss Álvaro Arbeloa's staff, which contributed to unrest among the players.
Fox News - Mbappé's rehabilitation is reportedly supervised by the club, and he visited Madrid’s training center on a day off to continue his recovery.
(UPDATED May 5, 2026 23:17 UTC)
Kylian Mbappé has defended his commitment to rehabilitation, stating through a representative that much of the criticism he faces stems from an overinterpretation of his recovery period, which is closely supervised by the club. Meanwhile, Real Madrid fans are expressing their anger towards Mbappé as the team prepares to surrender the LaLiga title to Barcelona during the upcoming El Clásico. Reports indicate that Mbappé was involved in a heated argument with Real Madrid boss Álvaro Arbeloa's staff, adding to the unrest among the players.
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(UPDATED May 5, 2026 21:19 UTC)
Kylian Mbappé is currently sidelined with a left hamstring issue, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming clásico in Barcelona this Sunday. Real Madrid fans are expressing frustration towards Mbappé, especially as the team has been eliminated from both the Champions League and Copa del Rey, and is trailing Barcelona by 11 points in La Liga. While Mbappé traveled to Italy with actress Ester Expósito, fans worry he may be prioritizing the World Cup over his rehabilitation, which is being supervised by the club.