Mbappe, Arbeloa Slam Real Madrid After Benfica Defeat: 'Not a Champion Team'
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Firstpost•29-01-2026, 11:39
Mbappe, Arbeloa Slam Real Madrid After Benfica Defeat: 'Not a Champion Team'
- •Kylian Mbappe and manager Alvaro Arbeloa criticized Real Madrid players after a 4-2 loss to Benfica in the UEFA Champions League.
- •The defeat in Lisbon prevented Real Madrid from directly qualifying for the last-16 stage.
- •Mbappe scored two goals but felt unsupported, with Benfica's Anatoliy Trubin scoring the decisive goal.
- •Mbappe stated the team lacks continuity and is not playing like a "champion team," admitting they deserve their current position.
- •Arbeloa expressed deep unhappiness, citing multiple issues including adversity in duels and problems with and without the ball.
Why It Matters: Real Madrid's star player and manager heavily criticized the team's performance after a crucial Champions League loss.
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