Endrick breaks ranks and defends Mbappé during the French star’s toughest moment in Madrid

The tension surrounding Kylian Mbappé continues to grow around Real Madrid, but amid all the noise, an unexpected voice stepped forward to publicly support him. Endrick, one of the club’s brightest young Brazilian talents, defended the French striker and made it clear he does not agree with the wave of criticism that exploded after the team’s Champions League elimination.

The Brazilian attacker, currently playing on loan in French football with Lyon, was direct when discussing the situation and chose to focus solely on Mbappé’s performances on the pitch. According to comments collected by SoFoot, Endrick insisted that the most important thing is the Frenchman’s production and influence in front of goal.

“I don’t care what people say about Mbappé. I hope he wins the Golden Boot again,” Endrick said. He then added a statement that quickly spread across social media and Spanish outlets: “What I see is that he’s helping Real Madrid by scoring a lot of goals.”

Champions League elimination changed the atmosphere around Mbappé

Real Madrid’s Champions League exit triggered massive frustration among the fanbase. And as usually happens when the club fails on the biggest stage, all eyes quickly turned toward the team’s biggest superstar.

In Mbappé’s case, the situation intensified because of off-field controversy. Part of the fanbase viewed his yacht vacation during his days off after the European elimination as poorly timed. Although the player was on authorized rest, many supporters interpreted the trip as disconnected from the emotional state of the club.

From that point on, the French forward became trapped in an increasingly hostile environment. Boos began to appear at the Bernabéu, while social media campaigns criticizing his commitment — and even demanding his departure — started gaining traction online.

El Clásico could become Mbappé’s defining moment

While criticism continues to intensify, the schedule now presents Mbappé with the perfect opportunity to change the narrative. The upcoming El Clásico against Barcelona is already being viewed as a defining match for Real Madrid’s season.

A huge performance from the French superstar could completely transform the atmosphere surrounding him. In Madrid, football memories tend to become very short when star players deliver in the biggest moments.

For now, the club continues to publicly support Mbappé. Arbeloa also attempted to calm recent rumors about possible dressing room issues, dismissing many interpretations on social media as exaggerated reactions taken out of context.

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