Kylian Mbappé has once again become the center of controversy, this time over a simple Instagram post. The French forward shared a photo from the Valdebebas training ground, where he posed alongside the winners of the morning training session. However, one detail didn’t escape the eyes of many Real Madrid fans. The caption, “winners,” accompanied by a winking emoji and a trophy icon, was seen by many as an ill-timed message following the team’s painful defeat to Barcelona in El Clásico and the recent controversies surrounding the player.
In the photo, Joan Martínez, Manuel Ángel, Thibaut Courtois, Carreras, and Dani Ceballos appeared alongside the Frenchman, all smiling after the session. However, on social media, many Real Madrid fans reacted strongly to the post, believing the timing was unfavorable for the player. Even before El Clásico, Mbappé had been in the spotlight. Some saw him enjoying a romantic holiday in Italy with Esther Expósito, and he soon returned to Valdebebas for normal training. Despite this, he was ultimately left out of the matchday squad for the game against Barcelona, a decision that raised numerous questions among fans. Furthermore, during the match, when Real Madrid was already trailing 0-2, he posted another message supporting the team, which also displeased some fans.
Now, this new post has further fueled the debate. Many supporters feel that the use of the word “winners” and the relaxed tone of the photo send the wrong signal at a particularly sensitive moment for the club. The reaction spread quickly. Within minutes, social media was flooded with comments criticizing the French forward’s attitude and questioning the timing of his post. However, some fans defended the player, arguing that it was just a routine photo after training at Valdebebas. Nevertheless, the fact is that every move Mbappé makes is being closely watched and automatically becomes a topic of discussion among Real Madrid fans.
