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Mbappe's conduct draws internal criticism as dressing-room tensions persist at Real Madrid
October 8, 2026 at 08:37 AM
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Internal criticism of Kylian Mbappe's conduct and fresh dressing-room tensions cloud Real Madrid's preparations for Saturday's La Liga match against Villarreal.
- Mbappe rejoined group training Wednesday, his first session since injuring himself with France, and is available for the Villarreal match.
- A Real Madrid source told L'Equipe the club feels Mbappe "still hasn't understood how Real Madrid works" and is getting "very bad advice."
- Mourinho spoke with Mbappe this week after the striker posted a video of himself cycling during his recovery.
- Cadena SER reported a clash between two unnamed players, and journalist Anton Meana said the dressing room remains "as cold as it was 5 months ago."

