Kylian Mbappé’s second season at Real Madrid did not go as planned. After a first year of adaptation, which saw him win the UEFA Super Cup, the Intercontinental Cup and the European Golden Shoe, the French striker (27 years old) hoped to move up a gear, with La Liga in his sights and of course the Champions League, after which he is still chasing.
But things have gone even worse than in 2024-2025 since this time he will have no consolation prize. Left behind by FC Barcelona in the championship and eliminated in the quarter-finals of the C1, the Merengues are heading towards a blank season. An affront for the Spanish club, which risks experiencing turbulent weeks this summer, between the replacement of Alvaro Arbeloa and the renewal of the team.
Real Madrid leaders disappointed by Kylian Mbappé
The Madrid number 10 has little to fear for his personal situation. Under contract until June 2029, “Kyks” is a player on whom the White House intends to rely. But his case is of increasing concern internally. According to Cadena Cope, certain leaders will no longer hide their impatience and believe that the captain of the Blues does not completely fulfill the role that should be his.
For these members of the Merengue staff, Kylian Mbappé is simply not “not the expected leader” And
“is not a leader in the locker room or among the other players”. The verdict is clear and reflects the disappointment also felt by the socios, who would like to see him combine more with Vinicius Jr. on the field and participate a little more in the defensive effort. Criticisms he is used to hearing…
