Florentino Perez steps in to defend Mbappe during Real Madrid’s toughest moment

The atmosphere surrounding Real Madrid is going through one of its most tense periods in recent years. The elimination from the UEFA Champions League, setbacks in LaLiga, and constant criticism directed at the squad have placed several players under heavy pressure. However, while part of the fanbase has pointed directly at Kylian Mbappe, Florentino Perez decided to publicly make his stance crystal clear.

In comments reported by Spanish media outlets such as El Chiringuito and La Sexta, the Real Madrid president delivered a powerful statement: “Mbappe is Madrid’s best player right now.” A sentence that immediately caught attention and acted almost like a presidential shield for the French striker.

The support comes at a complicated time for the forward. Despite his impressive goal-scoring numbers and remaining in the race for the Pichichi award, many supporters have turned him into the symbol of a disappointing season.

Florentino believes physical exhaustion destroyed Madrid’s season

One of the most striking points of Florentino’s comments was his explanation for the team’s poor performances throughout the campaign. According to Florentino Perez, the overloaded schedule seriously affected the squad physically.

The president explained that the accumulated fatigue since the Club World Cup prevented the team from fully recovering its competitive intensity. “We played every three days and we did not take care of the physical side,” he admitted during the interview.

Within that chaos, Mbappe became the center of attention. The Frenchman continued scoring goals, but he never fully escaped the feeling that the team relied too heavily on individual moments rather than a solid collective structure.

Even so, Florentino insists that he star already understands what it means to wear the white shirt and believes he can still lead a new winning era at the club.

The Bernabeu prepares for a tense reaction involving Mbappe

In Spain, there is already growing talk about a possible divide between the supporters and some players inside the squad. According to several football analysts, the upcoming match against Real Oviedo could become an especially tense night at the Santiago Bernabeu.

It is no coincidence that the president chose such a protective tone when speaking about the French superstar. Inside Real Madrid, they fully understand that losing the connection between the fans and their biggest star would create a massive issue heading into the future.

In addition, Florentino also tried to shut down rumors about internal dressing-room conflicts after reports emerged of an alleged altercation involving Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni. The president criticized the fact that private situations leak to the media and insisted those matters should remain inside the locker room.

Mbappe remains the centerpiece of Real Madrid’s future

Beyond the sporting disappointment, Florentino’s comments shows that Real Madrid’s project still revolves around Kylian Mbappe.

The president could have chosen a neutral speech or spread responsibility among several important names in the squad. Instead, he publicly reinforced the most criticized player of the moment and sent a direct message to both the dressing room and the fanbase.

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