Real Madrid fans subjected Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham to brutal boos during their La Liga match against Levante, which was hosted on Saturday, 17 January 2026, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.

Per reports, the jeering was targeted at these individuals as it’s believed they became rivals with the past coach, Xabi Alonso. These jeers reportedly contributed to the manager’s dismissal, many believe.

However, Mbappe, who was spared the jeers, rose to defend his teammates, highlighting the need for them to be treated equally, noting that the team’s current form isn’t to be blamed on just a player if fans are dissatisfied. He, however, acknowledged the fans discontent about the team’s form and the players performance

He told reporters ahead of a Champions League reunion with his former employers at Monaco on Tuesday - with that contest also set to take place in the hostile surroundings of the Bernabeu: “The whistling… I think I understand it. I get it. Before I was a footballer, I was a young man, and when I wasn’t happy, I’d talk badly about the players, and if I was at the stadium, I’d whistle. I understand it because we’re not doing things right.

That’s all I have to say to the fans. Let them boo the whole team. We have to accept it, it’s our job. We know that. But we can’t single out a few and say it’s their fault. It’s everyone’s fault. At Real Madrid, there are moments like this, and we have to change that. What I didn’t like was that if they’re going to whistle, it should be the whole squad. You shouldn’t single out one player. We’re doing poorly as a team, and we have the character to change this on the pitch. I don’t see the Real Madrid fans as being against us. They’re angry, and I’m sure they’ll come back to support us.”

Vini seem to be getting more ‘heat’Addressing the consistent jeers at Brazilian winger, Vini Jr., who has been singled out across Real’s last three home games, Kylian out said: “Of course, it’s not Vini’s fault. It’s the fault of the entire squad

“I’m not Vini. If you want, I’ll find him. I don’t have to give advice. I’m nobody to give advice. My only responsibility is to take care of him, to protect him… When he’s happy, it’s different.”

The Frenchman added on Vinicius getting emotional amid taunts from the crowd: “Vini, like you, like her, like everyone. He’s a human being. He’s a fantastic player. He’s an incredible guy, I’m lucky to know him, and I’m very fond of him. We have to protect him better. So he’s not alone against everyone. He’s not alone at Real Madrid. We’re all with him. If he’s at his best, he’s one of the best in the world.”

Kylian Mbappé has said he can’t picture Real Madrid without his teammate Vinícius Júnior, even though some people think it might be hard for both of them to play together in the same attack.

When Mbappé moved from Paris Saint-Germain to Madrid last summer, rumours began that Vinícius might leave the club. There was even reported interest from Saudi Arabia. However, ESPN has said that Vinícius is now more likely to sign a new contract with Real Madrid.

Mbappé talked about his bond with Vinícius during a detailed interview on Spanish TV station La Sexta on Sunday. It was his first personal interview since joining Real Madrid.

"The relationship [with Vini] is good," Mbappé said. "It's normal that people want to talk about us, because we're two famous players who can make a difference, but I came to Real Madrid with the idea of playing with Vini.

"I can't imagine Madrid without Vini, I always had the idea of playing with him. We play well together. We can always do better, the fans always expect more of us and it's normal, but I think we play well together and now at this stage of the season we're going to try to help Madrid as much as we can."