Bernabéu Records Worst Attendance of Season as Fans Target Mbappé, Camavinga, Vinícius

Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabéu stadium witnessed its lowest attendance of the 2025-26 season during recent matches, with fan frustration directed at key players following the Champions League exit to Bayern Munich. The atmosphere reflected growing discontent after the team’s elimination from Europe’s premier club competition.

According to reports from Spanish outlet El Mundo, the Bernabéu crowd registered its poorest turnout of the campaign, concentrating criticism on Vinícius Júnior, Eduardo Camavinga, and Kylian Mbappé. The focus intensified particularly on Mbappé following his red card in the second leg against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.

The French forward’s dismissal in Munich appeared to be a flashpoint for supporter frustration, with the Bernabéu crowd vocalizing disapproval toward the attacking trio. Vinícius and Camavinga also drew criticism from sections of the home support during recent fixtures.

Real Madrid head coach Álvaro Arbeloa addressed the situation, particularly regarding selection decisions. When questioned about Dani Carvajal’s absence from the starting lineup, Arbeloa responded: “If you’ll allow me, I’m going to think about my team.” This comment came amid ongoing discussions about the right-back position, with Trent Alexander-Arnold having been selected over Carvajal for the Bayern Munich clash based on fitness considerations.

The Bernabéu’s subdued atmosphere contrasted sharply with typical matchday energy at the historic venue. Attendance figures for recent home matches represented the lowest point of the season for Los Blancos, highlighting the disconnect between the squad and sections of their support following the Champions League disappointment.

Arbeloa, who took over as head coach in January 2026 after Xabi Alonso’s departure, has faced scrutiny since the Bayern Munich elimination. The former Madrid defender stepped up from coaching the reserve team to lead the first team, inheriting a squad that had lost the Supercopa de España to Barcelona and suffered an early Copa del Rey exit to second-tier Albacete before the Champions League disappointment.

Following the 4-3 aggregate loss to Bayern Munich, sources indicated that whereas several players have shown public support for Arbeloa and his coaching staff, the general sentiment around the club suggests he may not retain his position beyond the conclusion of the current campaign, though he is expected to see out the season.

The Bernabéu’s recent atmosphere underscores the challenges facing Real Madrid as they navigate a trophyless season. With La Liga title hopes fading and domestic cup competitions already concluded, the focus shifts to finishing the campaign positively while addressing the growing divide between players and supporters evident in the stadium’s declining attendance and vocal criticism of key performers.

Real Madrid’s next fixture sees them travel to face Deportivo Alavés in La Liga action, where they will attempt to rebuild connections with their fanbase after the disappointing home attendances and on-field results that have characterized the closing weeks of the season.

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