Real Madrid’s season has continued to spark debates after fresh reports surrounding Kylian Mbappé’s role in the squad and growing tension inside the dressing room. The situation became even more heated after reports emerged that Mbappé could miss El Clásico due to a late fitness concern, while the club also confirmed the French forward suffered a muscle injury after the draw against Real Betis.
The discussions around Mbappé’s influence at the club intensified after football content creator Kombo reacted strongly to the latest developments involving the French superstar and the atmosphere around the Santiago Bernabéu.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Kombo claimed that there are clear problems inside the Real Madrid dressing room and suggested Mbappé has become one of the major talking points behind the tension currently surrounding the club.
He said:
“Whether people want to accept it or not, there is serious wahala at Real Madrid right now and Mbappé is at the center of a lot of it. Have you ever seen Real Madrid looking this disconnected before? The atmosphere around the club just feels different. Yesterday Mbappé reportedly said Arbeloa told him he would become the fourth-choice attacker, then Arbeloa came out and denied saying it completely. So somebody is clearly not telling the truth. When you look at the way the players interact after matches, you can already feel the tension from the screen. The relationship inside that dressing room does not look healthy at all.
People can defend Mbappé all they want, especially some fans in France who believe he can do no wrong, but these kinds of stories did not start today. We heard similar stories from his Monaco days where he reportedly refused to leave training after an argument and the rest of the squad had to move elsewhere to continue training. Then at PSG there were countless moments where his attitude became a talking point. Everybody remembers those clips where he stopped running during attacks because he did not receive the pass he wanted. Those things matter inside a dressing room.
Now he has arrived at Real Madrid and suddenly the team looks unsettled. Whether people like hearing it or not, the dressing room balance looks damaged. Madrid used to look united even during difficult moments, but now there is visible frustration everywhere. And honestly, as a Barcelona fan, I’m enjoying every bit of it. If Mourinho truly returns, Mbappé will have to calm down because Mourinho is not a coach any player can control. We’ve seen Mourinho clash with big stars everywhere he has coached because he doesn’t allow anybody become bigger than the team. At Madrid right now, there are too many signs showing that things are not fully okay behind the scenes.
The comments came shortly after reports surfaced about an alleged disagreement regarding Mbappé’s position in the attack. According to the claims, Real Madrid Castilla coach Álvaro Arbeloa reportedly told Mbappé he may have to operate as the fourth attacking option in certain situations, though Arbeloa later denied making such comments publicly.
Softfootball understands that concerns are beginning to grow inside Madrid over squad harmony, especially as the pressure increases ahead of crucial fixtures in both La Liga and Europe. While the club remains focused on recovering injured players and finishing the season strongly, speculation surrounding Mbappé’s influence continues to dominate conversations around the team.
