- Kylian Mbappe received a hostile reception from Real Madrid fans and was booed upon his return from a hamstring injury during the club's 2-0 La Liga victory over Real Oviedo on Thursday.
- Following the match, Mbappe publicly stated he believed he had become the "fourth striker" in the squad under interim manager Alvaro Arbeloa, ranking behind Franco Mastantuono, Vinicius Jr, and Gonzalo.
- Mbappe clarified that he was "100% fine" and ready to play, acknowledging that he must respect the coach's decisions and perform better to secure a starting position.
- Alvaro Arbeloa refuted Mbappe's claim, denying he ever designated the France international as the fourth-choice striker and expressing that he wished he had such depth in his attacking options.
- Arbeloa explained his decision not to start Mbappe by stating that a player who did not even make the bench for El Clasico just four days earlier should not have been in the starting lineup for the Oviedo match, emphasising his role as the decision-maker.
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Alvaro Arbeloa denies Kylian Mbappe claim amid hostile reception from Real Madrid fans
