Mbappé asked Federico Valverde to be taken from the captain and the captain be given to another young talent after the terrible performance in his first match in Real Madrid. Xabi Alonso had the answer immediately !!

On the return of a shocking incident in Real Madrid, star striker Kylian Mbappé’nin, 2025 FIFA Clubs World Cup in the opening match after the inadequate performance of Federico Valverde’nin reportedly demanded the removal of the captain pazuband. The Spanish giant, led by the new coach Xabi Alonso, remained with a 1-1 draw against the Saudi Arabian team Al-Hilal at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on June 18, 2025. It is said that Mbappé, who was not involved in the match due to a serious gastroenteritis case that requires hospitalization, expressed his disappointment of Valverde’s leadership and performance after the Uruguayan midfielder missed a critical penalty in the last moments of the match.

According to sources close to the club, Mbappé demanded that the captain be given to a different young talent in the squad, which led to intense speculation about the internal dynamics of the team. The match against Al-Hilal was Alonso’s first match as Real Madrid’s head coach. This was an expected moment after the 2024-25 season under the direction of Carlo Ancelotti, after the 2024-25 season on May 26, 2025. Expectations for Alonso, a former Real Madrid midfielder, known for his tactical intelligence and success in Bayer Leverkusen, were very high. However, the draw revealed the weaknesses in the squad, and the absence of La Liga’s top scorer and Golden shoe winner Mbappé caused the team to deprive the usual clinical sharpness. Together with Jude Bellingham and Aurélien Tchouaméni, Valverde played an important role in the midfield, in the absence of experienced Luka Modrić, the captain took over the captain’s Pazuband. The fact that Al-Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bounou failed to turn the penalty in the extension minutes of the extension, fans and analysts pointed out to Real Madrid’s worrying penalty record. The reports show that the team had kidnapped seven from the last 19 penalties and that the criminals contained Valverde, Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Bellingham.

Mbappé’s demand for Valverde’s taking from the captain created shock waves in the club. Sources, Alonso’nun high press philosophy under the more intense and harmonious desire to express the French striker, leadership of a change in leadership can revive the squad suggests. Although MBAppé does not explain the preferred candidate to the public, the 21-year-old Academy product Gonzalo García, who scored the only goal of the team against Al-Hilal, is widespread that he may be defending a younger player like Arda Güler, who is praised but not sufficiently evaluated. MBAppé’s impact on the squad cannot be denied considering the magnificent performance in the 2024-25 la Liga season, where he scored 43 goals in all competitions. Due to a viral infection, his hospitalization in Miami increased concerns about whether Real Madrid would play in the next match against Pachuca on June 22, and put more pressure on Alonso’s fixing the ship.

However, Xabi Alonso immediately touched on the discussion. At a press conference after the togetherness of Al-Hilal, 43-year-old coach Patience and Union emphasized, “We are in a process. The team has developed in the second half and we will continue to work to realize our ideas.” he said. When the pressure on MBAppé’s reported requests is made, Alonso was diplomatic but determined, and “Leadership is shown in many ways, on the field and outside the field. he said. Alonso’s answer shows that Valverde is reluctant to make hasty changes, considering his reputation as a reliable player despite his importance for the squad and the last penalty. The focus of the coach seems to focus on integrating the tactical vision that emphasizes high press and fast ball movement, rather than defeating internal disputes.

This raises questions about Real Madrid’s harmony in the locker room full of stars. Mbappé’s integration into the squad last season did not occur without difficulties with tactical mismatch reports with Vinícius Júnior, who shared similar position preferences. Alonso’s task of balancing the egos of galacticos such as Mbappé, Vinícius, Bellingham and Rodrygo is not a small success, especially with the additional pressure of a club World Cup campaign. A drawing against Al-Hilal exposed his defense weaknesses against counter attacks and lack of midfield harmony; Alonso has been trying to handle it since he took over on June 9th. It shows that it is a meticulous effort to use a drone to monitor training sessions and its practical approach during matches, to instill discipline and structure.

As Real Madrid is preparing to meet Pachuca, all eyes will be on Alonso’s squad elections and whether Mbappé will return to the field. While the French striker had passed the tests and was treated, Alonso expressed his hope that he would be available. However, the captain epic can continue and potentially affect the team morale. Valverde, known for his professionalism, did not publicly respond to Mbappé’s claims, but his performance against Pachuca will be very important in silenceing skeptics. For now, Alonso’s emergency struggle is to gather its staff and to obtain a victory that proves that its vision for Real Madrid can overcome early setbacks and internal tensions. Clubs are still troubled, but Alonso’s rapid reaction indicates the intention of leading in authority and unity.