Real Madrid Target Mbappe Substituted and Booed at PSG’s Home Ground
Apr
Kylian Mbappe’s return to Parc des Princes, following his decision to leave Paris Saint-Germain, didn’t go smoothly as expected. In Sunday’s Ligue 1 encounter against Stade Rennais, Mbappe endured a disappointing performance, being substituted after 65 minutes and facing boos from parts of PSG’s home crowd. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Goncalo Ramos’ late penalty equalizing Amine Gouiri’s opener.
Initially, Mbappe received a warm reception from the Parisien fans as he warmed up and started in Luis Enrique’s lineup. However, Gouiri’s brilliant goal shifted the momentum in Rennes’ favor, despite PSG’s attempts to create opportunities through Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi.
Despite their efforts, PSG struggled against a resilient Rennes side, prompting five second-half changes, including Mbappe’s substitution. Luis Enrique, acknowledging the need to adapt to playing without Mbappe, emphasized the importance of maximizing competitiveness among all players in the squad.
Moving forward, Mbappe may find himself starting games on the bench or being substituted more frequently, allowing other players like Goncalo Ramos and Randal Kolo Muani to gain more playing time. The booing directed at Mbappe also highlights potential tensions between him and PSG fans, especially as his departure to Real Madrid appears imminent.
Nevertheless, PSG maintains a comfortable lead in Ligue 1 and remains in contention in the Coupe de France and UEFA Champions League. Despite the draw against Rennes, PSG’s strong form in other competitions provides reassurance for Luis Enrique and Mbappe, especially considering Mbappe’s recent injury scare.
