Star Urges Collective Blame After Teammate Targeted in Tense Bernabéu Victory
In a powerful and personal plea for solidarity, Kylian Mbappe has called on Real Madrid’s supporters to stop scapegoating teammate Vinicius Junior, insisting the entire squad must shoulder the blame for the club’s recent struggles.
The appeal comes after a tense 2-0 league win over Levante on Saturday, where victory on the pitch was overshadowed by a chorus of boos directed squarely at the Brazilian winger. Footage captured a visibly emotional Vinicius sitting alone on the stadium steps, affected by the hostile reception during player announcements.
“I understand the fans because we’re not doing things right,” Mbappe admitted in a press conference on Monday. “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.”
The French superstar, who was seen comforting his teammate before the match, framed the issue as one of basic humanity. “Vini, like you, like her, like everyone else, he’s a human being,” Mbappe said, his tone protective. “He’s an unbelievable talent, a great guy… We all need to protect him better. When he’s happy, he’s a difference-maker.”
The fan frustration is the culmination of a bruising period for the club. A loss in the Spanish Super Cup final, a shocking Copa del Rey exit to a second-division side, and the sudden dismissal of manager Xabi Alonso last week have left the Bernabéu disillusioned and searching for answers.
Mbappe’s intervention highlights the fragile atmosphere within the squad as they prepare for a crucial Champions League clash against Monaco on Tuesday—a match that could offer a path to redemption.
“His job is to support him, look after him,” said one club insider about Mbappe’s leadership role. “He knows the team’s confidence is hanging by a thread.”
While the weekend’s results saw Real close to within a point of league leaders Barcelona, the message from their star forward is clear: only collective responsibility and a united front can steer the club out of this crisis. The whistles may have been for one player, but the solution, as Mbappe insists, must come from everyone.
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