Mbappé Rejects Claims He Is Prioritizing France Over Real Madrid

Overview

• In a Telefoot interview, the forward laughed off talk he will skip club games to stay fresh for the World Cup and said the goal is to win with Real Madrid.
• He pointed to the Champions League tie with Bayern as proof of his focus, saying Real Madrid can beat what he called the most in‑form team.
• Real manager Álvaro Arbeloa backed his status, saying he sees no problem with Mbappé joining France if selected and that he trusts his fitness.
• Mbappé said criticism comes with playing for Madrid and noted even club icons faced it, adding he must stay calm and keep improving.
• He has 38 goals and six assists this season, yet his recent knee layoff saw Vinícius Júnior thrive and raised questions about how he will slot back in.