Juanma Castaño's jab at Mbappe: "Don't go out at night"

The French player's injury has sparked a debate within the Merengue team, following the latest images of the player.

Héctor Andreu | 2 Oct 2026 | 10.50
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Kylian Mbappé, a 27-year-old forward, is at the center of the latest news from Real Madrid. He sparked debate during his recovery from a left knee injury after being spotted out at night in Paris with Ester Expósito. Juanma Castaño publicly questioned the footballer for not attending Valdebebas for two days, despite his authorized trip by the club.

Mbappé left the French national team camp after getting injured against Turkey and initially returned to Madrid for medical tests. The diagnosis was a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of the left knee, temporarily sidelining him from training sessions. Fortunately, this injury turned out to be a scare for Mbappé, but the debate continues.

Juanma Castaño questions Kylian Mbappé's management

The forward's presence in Paris has sparked a debate on 'El Partidazo de COPE'. Juanma Castaño believes that, even though the player had authorization to travel, the image portrayed during a recovery period could lead to backlash from fans.

The journalist particularly highlighted Mbappé missing two days of training at Valdebebas. During those days, Real Madrid continued training at their sports city, with the training report listing the Frenchman among the players following their respective recovery processes.

Castaño also questioned the player being seen at restaurants and later at a Parisian establishment during his absence. His criticism is not about a confirmed disciplinary breach but rather the perception of such behavior while the striker is injured.

The images are from the night of September 30, when Mbappé was seen entering a Parisian establishment with Ester Expósito. The forward has been sidelined from the team's normal dynamics since the injury with the French national team.

Real Madrid supports Mbappé's recovery plan

However, Real Madrid's stance introduces a significant element. The trip was agreed upon with José Mourinho, his coaching staff, and the club's doctors, who believe that the injury currently requires active rest, and that staying at Valdebebas would not provide a specific advantage to his recovery.

The club has not announced any disciplinary measures against Kylian Mbappé. His injury occurred during the French national team's match against Turkey, where he scored before having to leave the field in the 58th minute.

Initial estimates suggest his recovery period to be around 10-12 days. This leaves the possibility of his return after the break, although Madrid does not intend to rush his return while knee discomfort persists.

Mbappé criticized by Juanma Castaño

Doubts about his availability against Villarreal

The team's next match in LaLiga is against Villarreal on October 10, with the schedule including the Clásico against Barcelona on October 25. The latter appears as a relevant date in planning his recovery.

For now, José Mourinho continues to support the plan set by the medical staff. The next step will be to determine when Kylian Mbappé can return to fieldwork and if he will be available for the next LaLiga match for Real Madrid.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El palo de Juanma Castaño a Mbappe: "que no salga por la noche"