Kylian Mbappe’s transition to life at Real Madrid has been anything but smooth, and fans have noticed a concerning moment in the tunnel involving the star forward and teammate Jude Bellingham during halftime of their clash with Liverpool.
It was a Champions League night to forget for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, as they fell to a lackluster 2-0 defeat at Anfield—a result that now places them 24th in Europe’s overall standings. Goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo sealed Madrid’s fate, but for Mbappe, the night was particularly frustrating. The French star’s struggles in front of goal continued, highlighted by a missed penalty in the 61st minute.
With the score tied 0-0 at halftime, the Madrid players, including Antonio Rudiger, Federico Valverde, Mbappe, and Bellingham, gathered in the Anfield tunnel. In an awkward moment caught on camera, Mbappe appeared to tap Bellingham on the shoulder, seemingly to share some tactical advice. However, Bellingham ignored him entirely, choosing instead to chat with Rudiger and Brahim Diaz.
For a player of Mbappe’s stature, such moments only add to what has been a challenging start to his Real Madrid journey.
