Source: REUTERS/Susana Vera
[Saba Sports News] In the 32nd round of La Liga, Real Madrid defeated Athletic Club 1-0 at home. When the game reached the 18th minute, the TV broadcast cut to Kylian Mbappe watching the game from the stands. However, Bernabeu home fans booed their own star player. When Mbappe appeared on the big screen at the Bernabéu Stadium, some home fans whistled loudly and booed him. Obviously, the French superstar received a cold reception at the Bernabeu. In this game, Mbappe sat in the stands wearing a brown jacket and a dark hat. When he glanced up at the big screen, it seemed he realized the boos were directed at him. Mbappe has scored 22 league goals this season, but the boos may be related to Real Madrid’s embarrassing exit from European competitions. Mbappe failed to perform well in both legs of the games against Arsenal and was heavily criticized for not often retreating to help his teammates. Ironically, when Mbappe did not play, Real Madrid remained undefeated in La Liga, Champions League, and Copa del Rey this season, achieving three wins and two draws.