Edu Aguirre Explodes, Angry, Over Mbappé's Situation at Real Madrid: 'It's...'

One of the big questions Real Madrid has just hours before the return leg of the Madrid classic in the Champions League round of 16 is Kylian Mbappé. The physical condition of the Bondy striker is a major concern for everyone at the white club, to the point that he may need to undergo a new test to determine his starting position.

Tonight's match is much more important than it seems. Not only because it is a match against the eternal capital rival and a clash in the Champions League, but because it would be a turning point in the 24/25 season. No one in Santiago Bernabéu locker room wants to fail, and Carlo Ancelotti wants to have his best players for the visit to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

Edu Aguirre, during the latest episode of "El Chiringuito de Jugones," analyzed the situation the new '9' of Real Madrid is experiencing. The Madrid commentator did not hold back in acknowledging that "I think with Mbappé, people are being a bit unfair. I don't know if it's because of PSG's past...", Edu Aguirre suggests.

Furthermore, the journalist and commentator focuses on a very specific sector, as he understands that  "within Madridism itself" is where people are being "unfair" with the Frenchman.  "Because there are some who don't forgive him for leaving Real Madrid hanging" during the spring of 2021, just when he was closest to joining Santiago Bernabéu locker room.

We'll See

Despite all the criticism Kylian Mbappé has received during his first months as a Real Madrid player, Edu Aguirre is clear that "he has adapted very well. It's true that the first three months are tough, as they are for everyone", notes the commentator of "El Chiringuito de Jugones" speaking about one of the club's stars this season.

A good part of the competitive aspirations of the white team for the current soccer season depend on Kylian Mbappé. The French footballer has become a key player for Carlo Ancelotti, playing almost every possible minute with the goal of rediscovering himself and showing his quality. So far, that journey is proving to be more complicated than it seemed in the summer of 2024.

The possible new injury the French striker might be experiencing, just hours before the 'Euroclassic' at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, is just an added complication. Real Madrid needs Kylian Mbappé to continue winning in all the competitions they are still 'alive' in, but they have also shown they are capable of achieving victory without him.

The rest of the players coached by Carlo Ancelotti could do that tonight if the '9' is not physically ready for the match. This match against Atlético de Madrid puts much more at stake than just a pass to the quarterfinals of the 24/25 Champions League.