Kylian Mbappe's Paris night out draws criticism in Spain

Kylian Mbappe is facing renewed criticism in Spain after spending part of the night in a Paris nightclub while recovering from a knee injury. The Real Madrid forward had already left the France squad because of the problem, making his latest outing a fresh point of debate among Spanish media and supporters.

Mbappe was seen in Paris between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. His departure from international duty means he is not currently with France, while Real Madrid have indicated that the injury prevents him from training or receiving certain forms of treatment. The circumstances have raised questions around how the forward is managing his recovery, without changing the club’s stated position on his current physical limits.

The episode also revives criticism directed at Mbappe in May, when he visited Sardinia during another period in which he was injured. José Mourinho and his staff are said to have approved this period of rest, with the aim of having the attacker available for the Clásico on 25 October. For now, the nightclub appearance has placed Mbappe back under scrutiny in Spain, even as his club’s priority remains his recovery and possible return for that fixture.