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Kylian Mbappé shone in Real Madrid's victory over Elche

Kylian Mbappé scored and provided an assist, but was also at the center of controversy over a support message for Ceuta.

17 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Kylian Mbappé shone in Real Madrid's victory over Elche — Archive photoPhoto: Ank Kumar · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

In the La Liga match against Elche, Kylian Mbappé scored a goal and assisted Carlos Espi, helping Real Madrid secure a 3-2 victory. The match, held on Tuesday evening, featured a turnaround, with Real Madrid surrendering a two-goal lead before clinching the win in stoppage time.

Mbappé opened the scoring with a pass from Yan Diomandé. However, he also faced a moment of concern after a clash with the Elche goalkeeper, leaving him on the ground for a brief period. According to several sources, this incident did not result in serious consequences for his condition.

Before the match, controversy emerged regarding a support message for the residents of Ceuta. Mbappé, along with his teammates Vinicius and Ibrahima Konaté, was accused of attempting to hide this message by turning around a t-shirt intended for that purpose.

La Liga president Javier Tebas expressed his regret regarding this situation, deeming the players' behavior inappropriate. According to him, their actions sparked a negative reaction towards the support message.

In the wake of this controversy, criticism also arose from the far-right in France, specifically targeting Mbappé for his role in the matter. These attacks were launched following their apparent refusal to display the t-shirt.

Reports indicate that the Real Madrid players were informed of the support message just before taking the field, which may have created some discomfort within the locker room. This situation led to increased media attention on the players' actions.

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