Real Madrid upside down again! Arbeloa and Mbappe clash

Real Madrid hosted Real Oviedo in the 36th week of Spanish La Liga. Real Madrid won the match with a score of 2-0. Gonzalo Garcia in the 44th minute and Jude Bellingham in the 80th minute scored the winning goals for Real Madrid.

Answering the questions of the press members after the match, Mbappe said, "I didn't play because the manager said I was the fourth striker in the squad after Mastantuono, Vini and Gonzalo. I was ready to play in the starting 11, it's his decision and you always have to respect that. I'm not angry."

Responding to Mbappe's statements, technical director Alvaro Arbeloa said:

"I DECIDE WHO PLAYS"

I didn't say anything like that (about him being the fourth striker at the moment), he must have misunderstood. As long as I sit in this chair, I decide who plays, I don't care what anyone says. Otherwise, let them wait for the next manager.

"I DIDN'T TELL HIM HE WAS THE FOURTH STRIKER"

I wish I had four strikers, I don't know what to say because I don't have four strikers and I didn't say that to him. He must have misunderstood. I didn't tell him he was the fourth striker.

"I UNDERSTAND THE DISSATISFACTION OF THOSE WHO DON'T PLAY"

If I don't play him he can't play, that's clear, I'm the manager and I decide who plays. Four days ago he didn't even make the bench and today was not a final game. As I told him, he will be the first striker, I have no problem with anyone. I understand that those who don't play are not happy and I can understand that, but it's a decision based on the situation. With another match three days later, it was the most logical, natural and prudent thing not to risk it.

"I AM VERY CALM AND MY CONSCIENCE IS VERY CLEAR"

It's not only with Kylian; it happened with more players than you can imagine. It happened because of the circumstances because my situation was different. I am very calm and my conscience is very clear. I don't care if they disagree with my decisions.