Kylian Mbappe, the star forward for Real Madrid, claimed that coach Alvaro Arbeloa informed him he was the fourth choice in the attacking lineup, behind Vinicius Jr, Gonzalo Garcia, and Franco Mastantuono. This statement came after Madrid's 2-0 victory over Real Oviedo, where Mbappe was substituted in the 69th minute. Despite being jeered by fans, Mbappe maintained his fitness level at '100%' and accepted the coach's decision, stating he would continue to work hard to earn a starting spot. Arbeloa, however, denied ever calling Mbappe the fourth choice forward, suggesting a misunderstanding occurred during their conversation. He emphasized that he does not have four forwards available and defended his decision-making as a coach. Mbappe also addressed the negative reactions from the crowd, noting that it's part of being a high-profile player at Real Madrid and that he wouldn't take it personally. He concluded by acknowledging the need to outperform his teammates to secure more playing time.