Mbappé: I'm Not Angry About Being Arbeloa's Fourth Choice

Kylian Mbappé faced the media after Real Madrid's 2-0 victory over Oviedo. The forward, who was loudly booed by the Bernabéu faithful upon entering the game, addressed the fans' criticism and his status as a substitute.

On the booing:

"It was a shame for me not to play in El Clásico. That's life. We can't change people's opinions. That's their way, and I don't take it personally. I've had moments in my career where I've been booed. It's part of the business and part of life. Sometimes they're not happy, but they're always here."

On the trip to Italy:

"When I wasn't in Madrid, I had the club's permission. I wasn't the only one, but I have to accept it and move forward. I can easily change this situation."

On his substitute status:

"I'm fine, 100%. I didn't play because, for the coach, I was the fourth-choice striker after Mastantuono, Vinicius, and Gonzalo. I was ready to start, but it's his decision, and it must always be respected. I'm not angry."

On the team's performance this season:

"We started the season well. Then we lost everything in the second half. It hurts a lot because we had a structure and a playing philosophy, but we lost everything. We have to accept the criticism and come back next year. We didn't win any titles. It hurts because we had the opportunity to do something better; we showed it in the first half of the season. This isn't Real Madrid. We must always defend the club in the best possible way."

On Xabi Alonso:

"I have a great relationship with Xabi; he will be a great coach. But that's in the past, and we need to look forward," Mbappé noted.

On Álvaro Arbeloa:

"I have no problem with Arbeloa. We must respect him. You have to accept the coach's philosophy, and I need to perform better to play ahead of Vini, Gonzalo, and Mastantuono. I don't watch the coach's press conferences. At home, I have French TV, not Spanish."

On a potential summer departure:

"I am very happy in Madrid. Why would I want to leave?"

On Florentino Pérez:

"Florentino is the best president in the world and in the history of the club. It's an honor for us to have him."