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Real Madrid 0-2 Barcelona; Mbappé’s Instagram Posts Spark Criticism

5/11/2026

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Real Madrid lost 2-0 to Barcelona on Sunday night with striker Kylian Mbappe (27) absent.
Mbappe watched from home and posted an Instagram Story of the TV screen, drawing criticism.
Club doctors ruled him unfit after a hamstring issue that forced his substitution in a 1-1 draw with Real Betis on April 24.
Mbappe posted a gym selfie to his Instagram story on Monday, which staff also received poorly.

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Real Madrid lost 2-0 to Barcelona on Sunday night with striker Kylian Mbappe (27) absent.
Mbappe watched from home and posted an Instagram Story of the TV screen, drawing criticism.
Club doctors ruled him unfit after a hamstring issue that forced his substitution in a 1-1 draw with Real Betis on April 24.
Mbappe posted a gym selfie to his Instagram story on Monday, which staff also received poorly.