{"id":1922581,"date":"2026-05-07T11:14:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T08:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1922581"},"modified":"2026-05-07T11:14:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T08:14:19","slug":"injury-row-sardinia-trip-petition-kylian-mbappe-faces-growing-backlash-from-real-madrid-fans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1922581","title":{"rendered":"Injury row, Sardinia trip, petition &#8211; Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 faces growing backlash from Real Madrid fans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/74\/99\/54\/1200x675_cmsv2_2b1303d7-b281-5977-bb79-747aae08e586-9749954.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2891925-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2891925\" data-cid=\"9750054\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2891925-label-pos1-c-latest-stories\" 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resources for 2026\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"helper-site-row o-article-newsy\">\n<div class=\"helper-site-container o-article-newsy__container\">\n<div class=\"o-article-newsy__main\">\n<header class=\"h-grid o-article-newsy__main__header\">\n<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" class=\"c-article-breadcrumbs\">\n<div id=\"adb-article-breadcrumb\" class=\"c-article-breadcrumbs__list\">\n<p>                          News<\/p>\n<p>                          Sport<\/p><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<h1 class=\"c-article-redesign-title\">\n                            Injury row, Sardinia trip, petition &#8211; Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 faces growing backlash from Real Madrid fans<\/h1>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-video u-position-relative \">\n<div class=\"js-superdiv u-aspect-ratio-16x9 u-position-relative \" data-sponsored=\"Partner content\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-poster-img c-article-media__img\" 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loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"c-article-summary\">\n        Injured Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 has sparked backlash from some fans after taking a holiday in Sardinia ahead of Sunday\u2019s Clasico against Barcelona.<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-article-content js-article-content\">\n<p>Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 is facing growing backlash from some Real Madrid supporters after being spotted on holiday in Sardinia while recovering from a hamstring injury, just days before Sunday\u2019s Clasico against Barcelona.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img 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The campaign, which initially aimed to collect 200,000 signatures, has now approached 30 million signatures, although it remains unclear how many signatories are genuine Real Madrid fans.<\/p>\n<p>The petition urges Madrid fans to &#8220;make their voices heard&#8221;. &#8220;If you believe change is necessary, do not remain silent: sign this petition and defend what you believe is best for the future of the club,&#8221; it reads.<\/p>\n<p>Responding to the criticism, Mbapp\u00e9 insisted on Tuesday that he remains fully committed to recovering from his latest injury.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5945121951219512\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/74\/99\/54\/808x481_cmsv2_a59d1006-dd25-54fb-9948-344c9450ba75-9749954.jpg\" alt=\"Nearly 30 million people have signed an online petition calling for Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 to leave Real Madrid, far surpassing the campaign\u2019s original goal of 200,000 signatures\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">Nearly 30 million people have signed an online petition calling for Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 to leave Real Madrid, far surpassing the campaign\u2019s original goal of 200,000 signatures<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Replit<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Real Madrid and France forward is currently sidelined by a left hamstring issue which is casting doubt about his availability for Sunday&#8217;s clasico in Barcelona, the biggest match in Spanish soccer.<\/p>\n<p>During his time off, Mbapp\u00e9 reportedly traveled to Italy with actress Ester Exp\u00f3sito last weekend, prompting criticism in Spanish media that he may not be taking his rehabilitation seriously. <\/p>\n<p>Photos of Mbapp\u00e9 aboard a yacht appeared while Real Madrid were facing Espanyol.<\/p>\n<p>Madrid fans also questioned why the league&#8217;s best striker was on holiday ahead of the clasico.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6665\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/74\/99\/54\/808x539_cmsv2_3cbc2e4b-7cbd-5328-9d47-1b1af8dd1986-9749954.jpg\" alt=\"Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe sits on the pitch after taking a shot during a La Liga soccer match between Real Betis and Real Madrid in Seville, Spain, Friday, April 24, 2026\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">Real Madrid&#8217;s Kylian Mbappe sits on the pitch after taking a shot during a La Liga soccer match between Real Betis and Real Madrid in Seville, Spain, Friday, April 24, 2026<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Mbapp\u00e9 denied any wrongdoing through a statement from his representatives sent to The Associated Press.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPart of the criticism is based on an overinterpretation of elements related to a recovery period strictly supervised by the club, without reflecting the reality of Kylian\u2019s commitment and the work he puts in every day for the team,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In his free time, Mbappe can do whatever he wants, I don\u2019t get involved,&#8221; head coach Alvaro Arbeloa said.<\/p>\n<p>Unhappy Real Madrid supporters believe Mbapp\u00e9 is saving himself for the World Cup that begins in five weeks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.666015625\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/74\/99\/54\/808x539_cmsv2_d36794cc-1b4c-5555-b65f-eaf4514eb2d1-9749954.jpg\" alt='Arbeloa said that \"each player does what they consider appropriate in their free time\".'><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">Arbeloa said that &#8220;each player does what they consider appropriate in their free time&#8221;.<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Matthias Schrader\/Copyright 2026 The AP. All rights reserved.<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>He also drew criticism earlier this season when he couldn&#8217;t play because of a knee ailment.<\/p>\n<p>Madrid has little to play for in the final stretch of the season. It has been eliminated in the Champions League and the Copa del Rey, and is virtually out of contention in La Liga as it trails Barcelona by 11 points with four rounds remaining. Barcelona could clinch on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Madrid has yet to say whether Mbapp\u00e9 will be fit and available for the clasico. Spanish media say Mbapp\u00e9 went to Madrid\u2019s training center on a day off to continue his recovery.<\/p>\n<p>The 27-year-old has scored 85 goals in 100 appearances since joining Real Madrid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<footer class=\"perf-cv-auto c-article-contributors c-article-contributors-supplementary u-margin-top-2 u-padding-top-2\">\n<p>Additional sources<strong> \u2022 AFP, AP<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<p>                                  Go to accessibility shortcuts<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire u-align-items-center u-display-flex\"><span class=\"c-article-partage-commentaire__links u-align-items-center u-display-flex u-justify-content-center js-c-article-partage-commentaire-share\"><span>Share<\/span><\/span><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"adb-article-you-might-also-like\" class=\"perf-cv-auto c-article-you-might-also-like\">\n<h2 class=\"c-article-you-might-also-like__title\">\n        Read more<br \/>\n      <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-article-you-might-also-like__item\">\n<h3>\n<p>                  UEFA suspends Benfica&#8217;s Prestianni for one match over alleged racist abuse towards Vin\u00edcius J\u00fanior<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-you-might-also-like__item\">\n<h3>\n<p>                  Racism is not rivalry. 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Barcelona.The controversy intensified after an online petition calling for &#8216;Mbappe out&#8217; spread rapidly across social media. The campaign, which initially aimed to collect 200,000 signatures, has now approached 30 million signatures, although it remains unclear how many signatories are genuine Real Madrid fans.The petition urges Madrid fans to &#8220;make their voices heard&#8221;. &#8220;If you believe change is necessary, do not remain silent: sign this petition and defend what you believe is best for the future of the club,&#8221; it reads.Responding to the criticism, Mbapp\u00e9 insisted on Tuesday that he remains fully committed to recovering from his latest injury.The Real Madrid and France forward is currently sidelined by a left hamstring issue which is casting doubt about his availability for Sunday&#8217;s clasico in Barcelona, the biggest match in Spanish soccer.During his time off, Mbapp\u00e9 reportedly traveled to Italy with actress Ester Exp\u00f3sito last weekend, prompting criticism in Spanish media that he may not be taking his rehabilitation seriously.Photos of Mbapp\u00e9 aboard a yacht appeared while Real Madrid were facing Espanyol.Madrid fans also questioned why the league&#8217;s best striker was on holiday ahead of the clasico.Mbapp\u00e9 denied any wrongdoing through a statement from his representatives sent to The Associated Press.\u201cPart of the criticism is based on an overinterpretation of elements related to a recovery period strictly supervised by the club, without reflecting the reality of Kylian\u2019s commitment and the work he puts in every day for the team,\u201d the statement read.&#8221;In his free time, Mbappe can do whatever he wants, I don\u2019t get involved,&#8221; head coach Alvaro Arbeloa said.Unhappy Real Madrid supporters believe Mbapp\u00e9 is saving himself for the World Cup that begins in five weeks.He also drew criticism earlier this season when he couldn&#8217;t play because of a knee ailment.Madrid has little to play for in the final stretch of the season. 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