Kylian Mbappe: “I have to work to be better than Vini, Mastantuono, and Gonzalo”
He spoke after the game.
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 14: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid makes his way to the substitutes bench prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Real Oviedo at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 14, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe spoke in the mixed zone after his team’s 2-0 win over Real Oviedo on Thursday. He did not start the game, and was asked after some of his comments whether he has had any problems with coach Alvaro Arbeloa, to which he said: “”No, none.
I’m not going to have a problem with not playing. But I have to accept the coach’s idea. I have to work to be better than Vini , Mastantuono, and Gonzalo.
“ Mbappe on whether he is ‘unwell’ “No, I’m fine, very well. I haven’t played because the manager told me that, for him, I’m the fourth-choice striker. I accept that and I’ll start on the bench.
” Mbappe on why he was not in the starting lineup “Ask the manager. I was ready to start, but it’s his decision. I can’t be angry with him ; I have to respect his opinion.