José Mourinho defends Kylian Mbappé against press criticism

Real Madrid manager José Mourinho faces mounting friction within his squad following reports of a physical altercation between two players, while forward Kylian Mbappé draws fresh scrutiny ahead of the club’s upcoming fixtures. The unrest surfaces as the Spanish club prepares to host Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabéu, attempting to steady their campaign after a 2-1 defeat to Atlético Madrid prior to the international break.