Overview
- Kylian Mbappé’s representatives told AFP on Tuesday that criticism of his Sardinia visit is an overinterpretation and said his recovery has been managed by Real Madrid’s medical staff.
- Photos of Mbappé in Cagliari with actress Ester Expósito during his injury layoff fueled a fan drive branded “Mbappé Out,” with reports saying the online petition has drawn millions of signatures.
- The Athletic reported a separate flare‑up in training in which Mbappé insulted an assistant to coach Álvaro Arbeloa, adding to accounts of a tense dressing room.
- Club and press reports say medical evaluations, including imaging, are scheduled to gauge his hamstring progress and determine availability for the Clásico against Barcelona.
- Coach Álvaro Arbeloa has said injury plans are set by club doctors and he does not doubt his players’ commitment, a stance that contrasts with a season of poor results that has heightened scrutiny of star conduct.