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Kylian Mbappé has officially fallen out of favor with a vast number of Madridistas worldwide, to the extent that an online petition bearing millions of signatures is now demanding his departure from the club.
What was meant to be a dream transfer for Mbappé to the Spanish capital has turned into a nightmare. Despite a record-setting debut season in the famous white jersey and then netting 41 goals—so far—in his second campaign, the Frenchman is drawing intense criticism at the Bernabéu, from teammates, his coach and Real Madrid supporters alike for his recent behavior both on and off the field.
Indeed, the club's fanbase has taken bold action to express their frustration through a petition titled "Mbappé Out." At the time of writing, more than 4.1 million individuals have added their names to the cause.
The petition's tagline states, "Madridistas, let your voice be heard. If you believe a change is necessary, don't remain silent—sign this petition and stand up for what you think is best for the club's future."
Why Real Madrid Fans Want Mbappé Gone
A few months back, those pushing for Real Madrid to part ways with Mbappé would have pointed to tactical concerns. The team becomes one-dimensional in attack when he leads the front line. His chemistry with Vinicius Junior is lacking. He neither presses nor tracks back defensively.
All legitimate concerns, largely confirmed when Los Blancos produced their finest football of the season without Mbappé in the starting XI. They strung together five straight wins heading into the March international break, claiming both legs against Manchester City in the Champions League round of 16 as well as a crucial Madrid derby along the way.
Once Mbappé returned to the starting lineup, the 15-time European champions managed just one win in their next six matches across all competitions.
Yet the criticism recently directed at the Frenchman is primarily focused on his role in the crisis tearing apart the dressing room at the world's biggest club. Recent reports disclosed that Mbappé had a confrontation with a member of the coaching staff during training, leaving him increasingly isolated from the squad and perceived as someone with an "overly individualistic nature."
The 27-year-old only reinforced that image when he jetted off to Italy for a holiday a full week before El Clásico rather than recovering from his hamstring injury in Madrid. Fans were deeply offended by the sight of their star player enjoying a vacation while the likes of Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham were giving everything for the team against Espanyol on Sunday.
It is clear that Mbappé has lost the respect of many Madridistas, and his on-pitch contributions have not been sufficient to excuse his transgressions. After all, Real Madrid have yet to lift a major trophy since his arrival at the Bernabéu.
A New Manager Faces the Ultimate Challenge at Real Madrid
Regardless of how loudly Madridistas protest, there is virtually no chance that Mbappé, who is contracted until 2029, departs Real Madrid after just two seasons. Therefore, if Los Blancos wish to return to trophy-winning form, they must find a way to succeed with the former Paris Saint-Germain star in their squad.
Much of that responsibility will rest on whoever steps in to replace Álvaro Arbeloa in the dugout next season. The 43-year-old is widely expected to be succeeded by a high-profile appointment, with recent reports identifying José Mourinho as the leading candidate for the role.
Whether it is the Portuguese tactician or another figure on the Bernabéu touchline in 2026–27, they will face the challenge of unlocking the combination that allows Vinicius Jr, Mbappé and Bellingham to truly click together on the pitch. The arrival of a new midfielder could either ease or further complicate that equation.
The bottom line is that another trophyless season will spark an even greater backlash from Real Madrid supporters, and Mbappé would likely bear the brunt of the criticism—whether he truly deserves it or not.