“Mbappé’s trip with girlfriend Ester Expósito causes outrage among teammates.”

Kylian Mbappé at the center of controversy: getaway with girlfriend irritates teammates and sparks explosive messages from Arbeloa

Chaos ensues at Real Madrid following the revelation of Kylian Mbappé’s recent trip with his girlfriend, Ester Expósito, at a time when the French star should be focused on recovering from his injury. The getaway to Sardinia, captured in several exclusive videos and images, has not been well received within the Madrid dressing room or among the passionate fanbase of the Spanish club.

Mbappé, who has been injured since the match against Betis, was officially deemed unfit for the crucial clash against Espanyol, held this Sunday, and remains a doubt for the highly anticipated El Clásico against Barcelona, scheduled for May 10. However, despite medical advice for complete rest, the French forward chose a leisure escape, which ended up being captured and widely publicized, inflaming the spirits of fans and leaving his teammates furious.

The program Chiringuito shocked the football world by broadcasting footage of Mbappé’s private jet landing in Madrid just 12 minutes before the kickoff of the match against Espanyol – a vital game for Real Madrid, which needed to secure victory to prevent Barcelona from celebrating the title immediately. This act of disrespect towards the club’s timing and the importance of the match did not go unnoticed in the dressing room.

Sources from AS confirm that frustration and irritation among Real Madrid players are evident, as while they were intensively preparing for a decisive match, Mbappé seemed much more concerned with enjoying life alongside his girlfriend rather than focusing on his recovery and the team’s success.

In reaction to this controversy, Álvaro Arbeloa, a former Real Madrid player and now commentator, chose not to make direct criticisms but left pointed messages for the French international: “All planning for injured players is supervised and managed by the Real Madrid medical team. They control when someone should be in Valdebebas and when not. From there, each person does as they please in their free time. I cannot interfere with that.”

However, Arbeloa did not hold back in his words about the commitment required to wear the Real Madrid jersey, reminding: “We did not build Real Madrid with players who enter the field in a tuxedo, but with players who end up with their jersey full of sweat, mud, effort, sacrifice, and consistency.” A clear message for Mbappé and for all those who see the club as a stage for glamour rather than total dedication.

Arbeloa also hinted that, during this week, it will be decided whether Mbappé is fit to play in the classic against Barcelona, a match that could determine the future of La Liga and requires maximum dedication from all players.

This controversy calls into question not only Mbappé’s public image, one of the top stars in world football, but also the internal harmony of Real Madrid, which is fiercely battling for the title. The lack of professionalism demonstrated by the Frenchman could have serious consequences, both on a sporting level and in his relationships with teammates and the club’s management.

The truth is that, at a crucial moment in the season, Real Madrid cannot allow individual stars to jeopardize the collective. Mbappé’s future at the club may be, more than ever, at risk following this explosive episode. The pressure is mounting, and the upcoming week will be decisive in determining whether the French forward is truly committed to the title fight or if his attitude will cost Real Madrid dearly.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.