Kylian Mbappé followed Real Madrid’s defeat to Barcelona at Camp Nou from afar. Lesionado on his left thigh, the French striker did not travel with the Merengue squad and followed the classic on broadcast. Enquanto the score was already 2-0 for the Catalan rival, Mbappé published a message of support on social media that quickly generated divided reactions among Madrid fans. The action took place around halftime, when the result was practically defined.
Barcelona wins with quick goals and confirms title
Marcus Rashford opened the scoring in the ninth minute with a precise free kick. Ferran Torres extended the lead in the 18th minute, consolidating Catalan dominance from the start of the match. Barcelona controlled the actions throughout the confrontation and did not allow clear chances for Real Madrid to react. With the victory, the Catalan team reached a 14-point lead on the leaderboard and mathematically confirmed the Spanish title three rounds in advance.
Real Madrid arrived at the classic already weakened by several absences. The team suffered the second consecutive defeat to Barcelona this season, deepening the results crisis that marks the Merengue campaign. The atmosphere in the Madrid dressing room had been tense following recent disciplinary problems and the absence of Mbappé at a decisive moment further intensified the pressure on the squad.
Postagem by Mbappé generates controversy on social media
The attacker published a story on Instagram showing the broadcast of the game with the score Barcelona 2-0 highlighted. Next to the image, Mbappé wrote “Hala Madrid” accompanied by a white heart, in an attempt to show support for the club. The publication quickly circulated on social media and generated varied interpretations among Merengues fans.
Parte from the fans understood the gesture as a genuine expression of support for the team during a difficult time. Outros, however, criticized the timing of the post, questioning the opportunity to publish during the defeat with the score already unfavorable. Spanish Jornais reported the case widely. The daily As classified the publication as incomprehensible, while Catalan outlets highlighted the obvious discomfort among Madrid fans with the Frenchman’s action.
- Mbappé followed Itália’s game, where he met his girlfriend.
- The post took place around halftime, with the result already defined on the scoreboard.
- The story remained visible for a few hours before being removed.
- Reações included memes and comments of frustration among followers.
- Alguns fans argued that the player was trying to motivate the group even from afar.
Lesão by Mbappé takes French away at critical moment
The striker felt discomfort in his left thigh during the last training session before the match against Barcelona and was removed from the list of related players. The injury occurred at the end of April, during a confrontation against Betis, and prevented him from playing in recent weeks. Coach Álvaro Arbeloa did not count on the Frenchman at a decisive moment of the season, precisely when Real Madrid most needed his offensive power to compete for the title.
Desde the return from a previous injury, Mbappé’s income fell significantly. The Frenchman scored just four times in ten games played, numbers well below his usual average. Mesmo thus, Mbappé remains Real Madrid’s top scorer with 41 goals in all competitions this season. Na La Liga, he leads the scoring list, but his absence in big games has increased the pressure on the player and questions about his ability to decide important clashes.
Recuperação of Mbappé and prospects for Real Madrid
Real Madrid’s medical department works on Mbappé’s recovery for the Campeonato Espanhol final rounds. The team still plays three matches in the competition and the objective is to finish the season in the best possible way. The club plans to use the remaining games to pace the striker before focusing on preparing for Copa from Mundo.
Enquanto That’s it, Barcelona celebrates the second championship won with the victory in the classic. The Catalan squad should receive the trophy soon at Camp Nou, ending a victorious season marked by dominance at La Liga and consolidation as the main force in Spanish football.