Kylian Mbappé’s frustrations with his teammates were laid bare during Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Villarreal, with new reports suggesting tensions are brewing within the squad.
The French forward delivered a decisive performance on Saturday, scoring twice to secure three points for Los Blancos.
His brace not only cemented Madrid’s position in the league but also brought him within two goals of Cristiano Ronaldo’s tally from his debut season at the club.
I’m two goals behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s first season? Even if I score more goals, it doesn’t mean I’m bigger, they’re just numbers.
But I feel good, 2025 will be a great year, both collectively and personally,” Mbappé told reporters after the match.
Despite his heroics on the pitch, reports from Spanish outlet Cadena SER indicate that the forward was visibly frustrated with some of his teammates.
In particular, an incident involving young Turkish midfielder Arda Güler has drawn attention.
In the dying moments of the match, Güler opted to take a shot at goal instead of passing to Mbappé, leading to an angry reaction from the Frenchman.
His displeasure was apparent, with cameras capturing a heated gesture of frustration directed at his teammate.
The situation is further complicated by Mbappé’s reportedly strained relationship with Brazilian forward Vinícius Jr. While previous tensions between the two attackers have been downplayed in the press, the Spanish media has taken a more critical stance on Güler’s decision-making, seemingly aligning with Mbappé’s reaction.
With speculation surrounding his future and ongoing discussions about squad dynamics, Mbappé’s visible frustrations have fueled debate over team chemistry at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Whether these tensions will subside or escalate in the coming weeks remains to be seen.
