Kylian Mbappe is facing a massive wave of criticism from Real Madrid supporters after posting a screenshot of his team losing 2-0 to Barcelona during the Matchday 35 El Clasico on the evening of May 10, 2026.
A Tone-Deaf Message
In the 35th minute of the match, with Barcelona already comfortably leading 2-0, Mbappe took a screenshot of the broadcast and posted it on his Instagram story with the caption: “Hala Madrid” (Go Madrid).
This message immediately triggered a fierce backlash from thousands of Real Madrid fans. Many felt that rather than offering genuine support, Mbappe was subtly mocking the team for crumbling so easily against their bitter rivals. The outrage was so intense that some supporters demanded the club sell their top scorer in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Tomas Roncero, a die-hard Real Madrid fan and the Editor-in-Chief of the Madrid-based sports daily AS, did not hold back. “Real Madrid lacks a leader, and worse yet, their star player is making a fool of everyone,” Roncero stated. “Don’t tell me Mbappe did this out of genuine emotion on Instagram. He is playing with our intelligence. I hope one day he holds a press conference to apologize to the fans. It’s an absolute farce. Kid, you just got here.”
Barcelona Clinch the La Liga Title
On the pitch at Camp Nou, it was a night to forget for Los Blancos. Marcus Rashford opened the scoring for Barcelona with a brilliant free-kick in the 9th minute. Just nine minutes later, Dani Olmo provided a slick backheel assist to Ferran Torres, who sealed the 2-0 victory.
With this crucial win, Barcelona successfully defended their La Liga crown with three games to spare. The Catalan giants currently sit at the top of the table with 91 points, a massive 14 points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid.
Individual Brilliance vs. Collective Failure
Mbappe missed the crucial El Clasico due to a hamstring injury. According to Marca, the French forward pulled up with five minutes left in a recent training session, reporting discomfort in his hamstring.
Recently, Mbappe has been the target of growing criticism regarding his overall contribution to the team’s dynamic. Some fans argue that the “number 10” does not fit Real Madrid’s system, pointing out that the team won all five of their matches between March 6 and March 22 without him, only to suffer three losses, two draws, and just two wins upon his return.
The Frenchman also faced negative reactions for taking a vacation with his girlfriend while his teammates were desperately trying to catch Barcelona in the title race. Marca reports that a large portion of the dressing room believes the former PSG star is enjoying unjustified privileges.
Statistically, Mbappe is thriving. After winning the La Liga Golden Boot and European Golden Shoe last season, he is on track to defend his La Liga top scorer title and claim the Champions League Golden Boot this year. However, his individual accolades contrast sharply with the team’s failures. Aside from the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, Real Madrid has fallen short everywhere else: finishing second in La Liga, suffering back-to-back Champions League quarter-final exits, and losing three consecutive finals to Barcelona across the Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey.
Locker Room Chaos: Valverde and Tchouameni
The superstar forward isn’t the only problem at Real Madrid. Right before El Clasico, shocking reports emerged that Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni had engaged in physical altercations during two consecutive training sessions.
The fallout was severe, with Valverde reportedly hospitalized due to a severe head injury. While rumors circulated that Tchouameni had punched his teammate and knocked him out, Real Madrid officially maintained that Valverde was injured after accidentally colliding with an object in the locker room.
Meanwhile, in Paris…
While Mbappe struggles to find collective success in Madrid, his former club PSG continues to rewrite history without him. In 2025, under Luis Enrique, the Parisian club won a historic sextuple—including the Champions League trophy that Mbappe has always dreamed of. This year, they remain on course to successfully defend both their Ligue 1 and Champions League titles.
