According to L’Equipe, the Real Madrid star wanted to attend the match to cheer on his teammates but was prevented by the club due to security concerns.
Real Madrid officials reportedly felt it was too risky for Mbappe to be present at the stadium, fearing potential incidents with the home crowd.
The decision stems from a previous racial abuse incident involving Vinicius Jr. during the Madrid derby at the same venue in September 2022.
At that time, Atletico Madrid fans targeted Vinicius with racist chants, creating a hostile atmosphere that led to widespread condemnation across the footballing world.
The club is keen to avoid a repeat of such events, especially with the emotional weight of the derby.
While Mbappe will be watching from afar, his absence underlines the intensity and security challenges surrounding this fierce rivalry.
Real Madrid, cautious of any potential escalations, decided that the star forward’s presence would have been too risky in the high-pressure environment.
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