Mbappé is defended by a Real Madrid veteran from the Bernabeu boos

The Santiago Bernabéu fans gave Kylian Mbappé a cold reception during Real Madrid’s most recent match against Athletic Bilbao.

The French player was jeered by some members of the home crowd when he was on camera after a disastrous doubleheader against Arsenal in which he failed to make an impression. Mbappé, who was watching from the stands because he was given a red card against Alaves, took the criticism in silence.

In a recent interview with Sport, former Real Madrid great Luis Figo defended the forward by providing some context. “I am the only one who understands the pressure. It’s not necessary for Mbappé to feel unique. At the Bernabéu, we’ve all been jeered. According to the Portuguese legend, “it’s never easy.”

Figo claims that wearing the Madrid shirt carries high expectations and that even the best players have faced difficult times while being watched closely by the picky Madrid supporters. It is now up to Mbappé to react on the field.