“Go away, Mbappe.” 71,000 Madrid fans have signed a petition calling for his immediate removal

In an unprecedented development, the outcry against France star Kylian Mbappe has reached record levels after an online petition calling for him to leave Real Madrid has gathered more than 71,000 signatures within hours, a shocking paradox for a star who has scored 41 goals in 41 games this season.

“Mbappe get out”, the hashtag is spreading on social networks

A:Madrid fans started the petition on social media platforms, with the hashtag “Mbappé Out” trending, and signatures quickly surpassed the initial goal of 50,000 signatures, reaching 71,000 signatures in record time.

The campaign reflects growing public anger at the Frenchman, despite his outstanding attacking play when he joined the Royals on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain last summer.

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Impressive numbers…but not enough

On a purely athletic level, the 26-year-old Mbappe’s numbers remain impressive by any standards, as he has scored 41 goals in 41 games in all competitions this season, is close to a goal per game and has been a key contributor in many important victories.

But it seems that numbers alone are no longer enough for Royals fans who expect more than just goals, not just goals.

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There are many reasons behind the wave of protests against Mbappe, including the player’s involvement in a series of media and personal matters that have sparked widespread controversy, repeated injuries at crucial stages of the season and frustration with fans who have come to expect Mbappe’s star to lead the team and not just score goals.

A season without titles adds to the pressure

The public anger comes in the context of a disastrous season for Real Madrid, who face the prospect of finishing without a title for the first time in years after being kicked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich and relegated to the Spanish league.

The club defends…and the administration is silent

So far, the management of Real Madrid has not made any official comment on the petition or the wave of protests, while the technical staff continues to emphasize the importance of Mbappé to the sporting project.

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For his part, Mbappe appears to be keeping quiet about the campaign, focused on recovering from injury and getting back on the pitch as soon as possible.

A recurring phenomenon in Madrid

This is not the first time that the Santiago Bernabeu has witnessed fan campaigns against big stars. Players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Eden Hazard have previously been booed and heavily criticized by Madrid, who are known for their “cruelty” and high expectations.