Kylian Mbappé’s Mockery That Lit up Real Madrid vs Levante
Kylian Mbappé scored from the penalty spot and sparked controversy at the Bernabéu: he mocked Levante’s goalkeeper after fooling him from eleven meters. A gesture that ignited the match and put the Frenchman back in the center of debate.
Mbappé’s penalty that changed the match… and sparked controversy
Real Madrid vs Levante was about more than two goals. On a tense match at the Santiago Bernabéu, with an impatient crowd and a scrutinized team, Kylian Mbappé was once again the main protagonist. Not just for opening the scoring, but for what he did seconds later.
The Frenchman won a highly debated penalty, an action the referee awarded and the VAR confirmed, despite Levante’s protests. From the spot, Mbappé didn’t miss, putting 1-0 in the 58th minute, unblocking a sluggish, nerve-wracking match for the whites.
However, the real talking point was not the goal, but the celebration. That’s when the story that dominates today’s debate began.
Mbappé’s mockery of Ryan that didn’t go unnoticed
Before the kick, Mathew Ryan, Levante’s goalkeeper, tried to distract the Frenchman with a series of body feints, moving side to side on the line. Mbappé watched everything. He waited. And he responded in his own way.
After scoring, Mbappé perfectly mimicked the goalkeeper’s movements, swaying left to right, staring directly at him, and grinning ear to ear. A direct mockery, clear, captured by all cameras and instantly viral.
For many, it was a display of extreme confidence and authority. For others, an unnecessary provocation. What’s clear is that the gesture set social media on fire and added spice to a victory already loaded with tension.
Mbappé, untouchable in a heated Bernabéu
The context makes the gesture even more significant. The Bernabéu experienced a difficult night: constant whistles, white handkerchiefs, and chants demanding changes in management. Players like Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham were booed every time they touched the ball.
Amid this hostile atmosphere, Mbappé was the only one widely applauded. Every touch of his sparked expectation and support. His goal calmed the crowd momentarily and confirmed an obvious fact: today, he is the most decisive and protected player by the fans.
Confidence, leadership… or unnecessary provocation
Mbappé’s mockery sparks an unavoidable debate. Is it a simple response to the rival goalkeeper’s trick? Or a provocation that could create unnecessary tensions? In a Real Madrid under scrutiny, every gesture counts.
What’s undeniable is that Mbappé made the difference again. He earned the penalty, converted it with composure, and left an image that summarizes his personality: talent, ego, and absolute confidence. A football leader who doesn’t go unnoticed, on or off the pitch.
