Overview
- At Monday’s news conference, Kylian Mbappé urged supporters to avoid singling out Vinícius Júnior and said any boos should be directed at the entire squad.
- Vinícius and Jude Bellingham were loudly jeered during Saturday’s 2-0 win over Levante, with sections of the crowd also chanting against president Florentino Pérez.
- Broadcast footage showed an emotional Vinícius before kickoff, and Mbappé was seen consoling the winger in the tunnel.
- Interim coach Álvaro Arbeloa has praised key players, said Vinícius will play when available and performing, and asked teammates to find him more on the ball.
- Real Madrid host AS Monaco on Tuesday in the Champions League league phase, a match that could solidify a top‑eight position and help calm tensions after Xabi Alonso’s dismissal.