Kylian Mbappé draws criticism in Spain after Paris nightclub visit

The sighting has drawn criticism in Spain as the club struggles with a mid-table league position.

Kylian Mbappé Leaves France Duty With Left Knee Injury

Kylian Mbappé exited the France national team setup following the opening match of the international window against Norway due to a knee problem. Medical examinations conducted upon his return to the Spanish capital revealed an hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee, according to an official statement issued by Real Madrid. Neither the club nor medical staff provided a definitive timeline for his recovery, though Spanish media outlets have estimated a rehabilitation period ranging from ten days to two weeks.

Player Visits Paris Nightclub While Recovering from Injury

During a broadcast of El Chiringuito, journalist Marcos Benito remarked on the player’s absence from the club’s Valdebebas training ground, noting that teammate Federico Valverde and other injured players were present for rehab while the forward was abroad. The player had been authorized to return to Madrid to carry out his treatment after sustaining a knee injury during the opening match, but instead traveled to Paris. There, the French captain was seen visiting the “Boum Boum” nightclub accompanied by his girlfriend Ester Expósito and former Paris Saint-Germain teammate Marco Verratti. The presence of the forward in the capital led television panelists to state that there is a mystery around him and point out that he arrives injured from France but does not take care of himself in the city where he plays.

Parallel to Previous Controversies and Real Madrid League Standing

This incident recalls a similar event from the previous season, when Kylian Mbappé took a trip to Sardinia while managing a left thigh muscle injury, drawing mixed reactions from supporters before missing a crucial El Clásico fixture against FC Barcelona. The current timing compounds sporting pressures for Real Madrid, which occupies fourth place in La Liga after seven matches, trailing league leaders Barcelona by six points. As the club prepares for upcoming fixtures following the international break, questions regarding the management of player rehabilitation continue to circulate across sports media platforms in France and Spain. French supporters also recalled a past remark made by the forward in 2023 following a Champions League loss to Bayern Munich regarding the need to eat well and sleep well, leading social media users to draw ironies regarding his evening out alongside his former teammate.