Real Madrid Fans Launch Petition with 12 Million Signatures Calling for Mbappe Exit

Kylian Mbappe's time at Real Madrid has fallen short of expectations. The 27-year-old has scored 85 goals in 100 appearances since joining the Bernabeu. Yet the club faces a second straight season without the La Liga title or Champions League trophy.

For a team with 36 league titles and 15 European Cups, the results disappoint. Fan frustration grows alongside rumors of dressing room unrest.

Mbappe remains sidelined by a hamstring injury from late April against Real Betis. He is doubtful for Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona. Real must win to stop Barca from claiming the league.

Focus has shifted off the pitch. Mbappe took approved time off last week and traveled to Sardinia during recovery. Photos of him on a yacht surfaced as Real played Espanyol.

"In his free time, Mbappe can do whatever he wants, like any other player," head coach Alvaro Arbeloa said.

Fans responded with action. An online petition for 'Mbappe out' spread fast on social media. It sought 200,000 signatures but drew more than 12 million in under 24 hours.

Real trails Barcelona by 11 points in La Liga and exited the Champions League in the quarterfinals. Scrutiny on stars like Mbappe, the team's top scorer this season, has sharpened.

Claims of dressing room tension and questions about his commitment persist. Mbappe's representatives said criticism "does not reflect the reality of Kylian's commitment and daily work for the team."

Short-term attention falls on his fitness for the Nou Camp. "We'll see how Mbappe is this week," Arbeloa said Sunday. "After last week's tests, it looked as though it might take a bit longer."

Debate in Spain centers on Mbappe's effort. Critics ask why he does not run more or mesh better with Vinicius Jr., and why Real has won nothing in two years with him.

His Sardinia trip and arrival by private jet 18 minutes before a game fueled complaints, despite medical compliance. Sources close to Xabi Alonso say Mbappe focuses on personal stats, like chasing Cristiano Ronaldo's 59 goals in a calendar year despite a knee issue.

Mbappe appears distant to fans, who value effort on lost causes, as Raul noted. He started humbly under Carlo Ancelotti but shifted after missing penalties against Liverpool and Athletic Club.

Goals flowed then, but this season falters under Alonso and Arbeloa.

Spanish media dissect his play and off-field moves. The Sardinia trip drew ire for timing. Pundits debate his fit with Vinicius Jr. and if he faces extra scrutiny.

Coverage splits: some praise his decisive goals, others his leadership. Many agree the right manager could fix squad issues after this poor campaign.

A third empty season would anger club and fans alike.