Kylian Mbappe was whistled and booed by Real Madrid fans after he was shown on the big screen at the Bernabeu on Sunday.
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Mbappe was in the stands for the clash with Athletic due to his suspension and, when he was shown on the big screen, fans booed the France international. Widespread whistles could be heard as his face appeared on the big screen, days after Madrid were thrashed by Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-final.
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Mbappe was sent off against Alaves and, as a result, was not available for selection against Athletic. He has scored 22 La Liga goals this season but the whistles may stem from his anonymous performance against Arsenal; he failed to score and his inability to impact the tie over two legs was central to Madrid's struggles.
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Mbappe is also nursing an ankle injury alongside his suspension and now faces a race against time to be fit for the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona. While Madrid have won the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup this season, the Copa final appears their last chance to win domestic silverware with Barcelona closing in on La Liga glory.
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Madrid face Getafe on Wednesday before they play Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final next weekend. It remains to be seen if Mbappe will be fit for the latter.