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Complete frustration: Real Madrid megastar refuses media duties after Bayern loss
There was a clear sense of frustration at the Real Madrid camp after their 1-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, but no one embodied that emotion more than Kylian Mbappe.
The French superstar was the lone bright spot on an otherwise disappointing night, scoring the goal that keeps Madrid’s hopes alive heading into the return leg.
Yet, even that was not enough to hide his visible dissatisfaction once the final whistle was blown at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
Mbappe was not happy
According to reports from SPORT, Mbappe left the pitch clearly annoyed, showing little interest in post-match formalities.
Despite being approached by the club’s press officer to give a quick interview on the pitch, he declined outright.
The forward simply said no and walked away, without addressing the cameras, the crowd, or even engaging much with teammates.
To understand his reaction, one must look at the game itself.
Mbappe had multiple opportunities to influence the result but found himself repeatedly denied by Manuel Neuer, who produced a series of outstanding saves.
🚨📸 After Real Madrid 1-2 Bayern Munich:
— Topskills Sports UK (@topskillsportuk) April 8, 2026
The press chief tried to grab Kylian Mbappé for post-match interviews, but the Frenchman shook his head and went straight to the locker room. 😳⚽ pic.twitter.com/nl8gYPRTZ0
Although Mbappe eventually found the net, reducing the deficit, the missed chances clearly weighed heavily on him.
However, his frustration was not limited to his own performance.
Unhappy Bernabeu crowd
There was also visible annoyance at the atmosphere inside the Bernabeu.
At various points during the match, sections of the crowd voiced their displeasure, directed not just at Mbappe but also at teammates like Vinicius Jr. after misplaced passes.
For Mbappe, this reaction was difficult to accept, especially given the magnitude of the occasion.
From his perspective, the team needed home support in one of the biggest matches of the season, not criticism from the stands.
That disconnect between players and supporters appeared to deepen his frustration towards the end of the match.
One of the biggest positives for Real Madrid from the last season was the breakthrough of young midfielder Thiago Pitarch.
The 19-year-old La Fabrica prospect had been in the first-team dynamics since pre-season under Xabi Alonso, but finally got his senior debut under Alvaro Arbeloa at the turn of the year.
From that moment on, Pitarch did not look back at all, gaining prominence in the team and even starting important matches ahead of established players like Eduardo Camavinga and Dani Ceballos.
However, things have not gone as per plans for the teenager this season as he has yet to play a single minute of first-team football.
January loan no longer ruled out
As such, Diario AS now reports that Pitarch would consider leaving Real Madrid on loan during the January transfer window if his situation does not improve.
The teenage midfielder suffered an injury in pre-season which kept him sidelined for a few weeks, denying him an opportunity to start the season under Jose Mourinho.
By the time he returned, the Portuguese tactician had already identified his preferred hierarchy in midfield, with the likes of Federico Valverde, Bernardo Silva, Aurelien Tchouameni and Camavinga firmly ahead in the pecking order.
A stark difference from his debut season
In his debut season, Pitarch ended with 16 first-team appearances for Real Madrid with two assists to his name.
In contrast, this term, the academy graduate has been called up to the matchday squad for five games by Mourinho this term, but has yet to play a single minute of football.
Given the situation, he used the international break to jump down to Castilla and play close to 250 minutes across three games, during which he also registered an assist.
The situation is far from ideal for a young talent who needs regular minutes to continue his development and build on his impressive breakthrough campaign.
As such, the possibility of a departure on loan in January could be considered, after Pitarch turned down offers in the summer to stay at Real Madrid.
A lot will depend on how things evolve in the next couple of months, but a temporary exit cannot be ruled out.
