Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has sparked fresh criticism in Spain after being spotted at a Paris nightclub while recovering from a knee injury, according to Le Figaro. The 27-year-old player was seen at the Boum Boum nightclub alongside Spanish actress Ester Expósito, as reported by Yahoo Actualités. This latest nocturnal outing has drawn comparisons to previous controversial trips during recovery periods, including an excursion to Sardinia at the end of last season and a prior trip to Stockholm in 2024, as noted by Le Figaro.
Kylian Mbappé Faces Backlash in Spain Over Paris Nightclub Appearance
According to 20 Minutes, Mbappé was also accompanied by Marco Verratti during his time out. The episode follows his return to the Spanish capital after sustaining a left knee injury during international duty with France.
Medical Diagnosis and Absence from Valdebebas Training Center
Mbappé sustained the injury during a match against Turkey, where he scored the opening goal before leaving the pitch, as detailed by RTBF. Subsequent examinations conducted by the Real Madrid medical staff diagnosed an hyperextension of the posterior capsule of the left knee, according to an official club statement cited by RTBF.
While the club expressed relief that the injury did not require surgery, no official recovery timeframe was released, though Spanish press reports estimate an absence of ten days to two weeks, according to Yahoo Actualités. According to reports from El Chiringuito TV cited by RTL Info, the French forward had not reported to the Valdebebas training center for two consecutive days. Journalist Marcos Benito remarked on the program, as noted by 20 Minutes, that it remains unclear why a player arriving injured from international duty is not completing his treatment in the city where he plays.
Pressure Mounts During Real Madrid Season
As reported by Le Figaro, supporters and commentators on social media questioned his commitment to the club, with reactions reflecting frustration over his recovery methods. Commentators and online fan accounts, including Madrid Sports on X cited by Yahoo Actualités, criticized the pattern of injuries occurring during international breaks followed by recreational trips.
This scrutiny compounds recent tensions following a previous controversy involving a social media message regarding Ceuta, which led to targeted jeers from certain ultra groups and spectators at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, according to Yahoo Actualités. With a high-stakes Clásico scheduled at Barcelona on October 25, the French international’s physical recovery and availability remain under intense observation across Spain, according to L’Avenir, while Real Madrid sits six points behind league leaders Barcelona in the standings, as noted by RTL Info.
