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Mbappé–Arbeloa Rift Deepens at Real Madrid Over 'Fourth Attacker' Claim

The dispute heightens pressure on a club reeling from a trophyless season with open fan dissent.

Overview

  • Real Madrid beat Real Oviedo 2-0 as Kylian Mbappé came on to loud boos and set up Jude Bellingham for the clinching goal.
  • After the match, Mbappé said Álvaro Arbeloa told him he is the fourth-choice attacker behind Mastantuono, Vinícius and Gonzalo García.
  • Arbeloa rejected that account, saying Mbappé misunderstood him and arguing the selection was a fitness call after recent injury concerns.
  • Fan anger has escalated, with reports of a large petition urging Madrid to sell Mbappé and jeers at the Bernabéu despite his assist.
  • Mbappé said he is happy in Madrid and had club permission to spend part of his injury recovery away, as the trophyless season sharpens scrutiny of players and staff.