The announcement of the incorporation of Kylian Mbappé to Real Madrid at the Bernabéu generated a mix of applause and whistles in the stands. The fans, accustomed to reacting enthusiastically to the names of great players, showed a more moderate response than expected when the Frenchman's name was heard over the public address system.
The context of the night was that of a testing day for Mbappé, who made his debut in the stadium against Villarreal after the team's defeat against Atlético de Madrid in the derby. Despite the pressure, the French forward managed to pass the fans' judgment, although the level of reaction did not reach the intensity typical of big signings. The whistles were accompanied by applause, especially when Mbappé's video was shown on the digital scoreboard.
The first sound from the crowd came when Konaté was mentioned, although the response was limited. When Mbappé's name was announced, the expectation was for a strong reaction, but the response was moderate, with whistles and applause that reflected a mix of curiosity and caution. Vinicius, who played as a substitute, also received whistles, although his participation was minor.
Real Madrid, who have seen players like Courtois receive applause as they leave the field, appear to have taken steps to control the atmosphere at the Bernabéu. Fans are watching as the new signings integrate into the team, and the club appears to be managing the transition cautiously. The next step will be to see how Mbappé and Vinicius adapt to the team dynamics and how the fans respond in the next games.