Real Madrid 2-0 Real Oviedo
Santiago Bernabéu
Post-Match Presser Headlines
The atmosphere at the Santiago Bernabéu is reaching a boiling point. Despite a 2-0 victory over Real Oviedo on Thursday night, the headlines are dominated by a war of words between Kylian Mbappé and manager Álvaro Arbeloa. After being greeted by deafening whistles from his own fans upon entering as a substitute, the Frenchman didn’t hold back in the mixed zone, dropping a bombshell about his current standing in the team.
The “Fourth Forward” Bombshell
Mbappé, who has netted 41 goals this season, was surprisingly left on the bench in favor of Vinícius Júnior, Franco Mastantuono, and the night’s goalscorer, Gonzalo García. When asked about his exclusion from the starting XI, Mbappé’s response sent shockwaves through the Madrid press.
