Mbappe Begs Fans To Stop Blaming Vinicius For Real Madrid Woes

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has urged the club’s supporters to refrain from singling out Vinicius Junior for the team’s poor performances.

Supporters booed Vinicius, and officials of the club following after the 2-0 win over Levante on Saturday.

Mbappe called for unity ahead of Real’s Champions League clash at home to Monaco on Tuesday, after tensions at the Santiago Bernabeu reached boiling point during Saturday’s 2-0 LaLiga victory over Levante.

He said: “I understand the fans because we’re not doing things right.

“What I didn’t like was that if they boo, they should boo the whole team. You shouldn’t single out one player. It’s not Vini’s fault that we’re playing the way we are now.

“That’s all I have to say: don’t go after one player. It’s our collective fault, and we have the character to change that on the pitch.”

The dismissal of manager Xabi Alonso last week, seven months into his tenure, has further fuelled tensions at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Reports of internal discord, including clashes between the coach and Vinicius, cast a shadow over Real’s troubled campaign and Alonso’s exit.

Video footage showed a visibly emotional Vinicius sitting on the stairs leading to the pitch, clearly affected after hearing boos during the lineup announcement.

Mbappe emphasised the importance of providing a supportive environment for Vinicius.

He said: “Vini, like you, like her, like everyone else, he’s a human being.

“He’s an unbelievable talent, a great guy, and I’m fortunate to know him. We all need to protect him better. He’s not alone at Real Madrid, and we’re all with him. When he’s at his best, he’s one of the best players in the world.

“My job is to support him, look after him. When he’s happy, he’s a difference-maker, and that should be our collective focus.”

Real Madrid have the opportunity to move closer to second round qualification in the Champions League if they beat Monaco at home on Tuesday.

They are currently one point behind Barcelona following the Blaugrana’s 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad on Sunday.