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Real Madrid stars Mbappe and Bellingham reportedly 'hate each other' amid team crisis

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • Reports suggest a rift between Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, fueled by on-field interactions during a recent match.
  • Videos circulating online show Bellingham celebrating a goal with teammates, while Mbappe appears to distance himself.
  • The alleged conflict is seen as a symptom of a deeper crisis within the club, which has struggled without trophies for two seasons.

The final match of a difficult season for Real Madrid, a 4-2 victory over Athletic Bilbao, has intensified speculation about a fractured locker room and a supposed conflict between Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham. While the win was meant to be a celebratory send-off for departing captains, cameras captured moments that reignited rumors of deep divisions within the squad.

They definitely hate each other

· Social Media UserComment on social media regarding the perceived animosity between Mbappe and Bellingham.

During the match, when Jude Bellingham scored to make it 2-0, teammates rushed to celebrate. Kylian Mbappe, however, was notably distant. He offered a brief greeting to a nearby player before walking away, a scene that quickly went viral on social media. This incident added fuel to months of speculation about a strained relationship between the two star players.

He only came for the cameras and left

· Social Media UserComment on social media interpreting Mbappe's behavior during a goal celebration.

Further fueling the rumors, videos from a previous match against Oviedo showed Bellingham systematically avoiding contact with Mbappe. In one instance, as Mbappe approached, Bellingham abruptly turned and walked in the opposite direction, passing the French player without a word. Spanish media reports suggest the relationship soured after Bellingham publicly criticized Mbappe for perceived selfishness on the field, creating an irreparable gap between the two.

Bellingham scores the 2-0 and everyone goes to celebrate with him, and Mbappe arrives last, greets the first person he sees and leaves.

· Axeel (Twitter)Description of the viral video showing Mbappe's reaction to Bellingham's goal.

This alleged conflict is viewed as more than just a clash of egos; it's seen as a symptom of a broader crisis plaguing Real Madrid. The club has now gone two consecutive seasons without a trophy, a situation considered disastrous for its reputation. Reports of chaos and a poor atmosphere in the locker room have persisted, even leading to a physical altercation between Federico Valverde and Aureliena Tchouameni during training. Coach Alvaro Arbeloa's ability to manage a star-studded squad is also being questioned, as fans grow increasingly impatient.

They hate each other, we need to control the egos

· Axeel (Twitter)Comment accompanying the viral video on Twitter.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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