A furious Carlos Corberán accused Mbappé of having publicly mocked the players directly on the pitch just after the final whistle, and demanded that Xabi Alonso force the REAL star to make a public apology to the entire Valencia team in front of the LaLiga crowd.

A Furious Carlos Corberán Accused Mbappé of Having Publicly Mocked the Players Directly on the Pitch Just After the Final Whistle, and Demanded That Xabi Alonso Force the REAL Star to Make a Public Apology to the Entire Valencia Team in Front of the LaLiga Crowd

The tension surrounding Real Madrid’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Valencia has erupted into a full-blown controversy. What should have been a night of celebration for Madrid has turned into a debate over respect, sportsmanship, and ego. Valencia’s coach, Carlos Corberán, has publicly condemned Kylian Mbappé, accusing the French star of humiliating his players right after the final whistle and demanding a public apology from him before the LaLiga crowd.

Corberán did not hold back in his post-match comments. He described Mbappé’s behavior as “intolerable” and an act that “crosses every line of professional respect.” According to the coach, Mbappé mocked his team after the final whistle, laughing and making dismissive gestures toward his dejected players. “He didn’t just beat us,” Corberán raged. “He made fun of us. That’s not football; that’s arrogance.”

The alleged incident occurred moments after Real’s fourth goal, a thunderous strike by Álvaro Carreras in the 82nd minute. Television cameras captured Mbappé, visibly euphoric after scoring twice himself, approaching the center circle where several Valencia players stood motionless in disbelief. Witnesses claim he smiled, laughed, and made a “shhh” gesture toward them, echoing the same taunt he had directed at Gayà weeks earlier at Mestalla. Within seconds, he joined Bellingham and Vinícius in an exuberant celebration that only amplified Valencia’s humiliation.

For Corberán, the gesture was the final straw. His team had already been torn apart by Madrid’s dominance. From kickoff, Xabi Alonso’s men controlled every inch of the pitch. Mbappé, Vinícius, and Mastantuono moved like predators sensing weakness, while Bellingham and Carreras capitalized on every opening. By halftime, the game was effectively over. Valencia, still bottom of the table, failed to register a single shot on target until deep into the second half. Corberán’s fury boiled over — not only at the loss but at what he perceived as blatant disrespect from Madrid’s superstar.

Inside the locker room tunnel, emotions ran high. Reports suggest that Gayà and Pepelu attempted to confront Mbappé before security intervened, escorting the forward directly to the team bus. Corberán exchanged a cold look with Alonso, who responded with a muted “I’m sorry” gesture before leaving. The atmosphere was tense, the silence heavier than the defeat itself.

When Xabi Alonso faced the press, his tone was calm but firm. “I understand Carlos’s frustration,” he said. “Mbappé is a competitor. He celebrates passionately. But if something was misunderstood, we will handle it internally. We are a family — we resolve things as one.” Alonso’s statement suggested he had no intention of fueling the controversy further, preferring to address any fallout behind closed doors.

Sources close to Real Madrid confirmed that while Mbappé would be reminded to show “measured conduct” in future celebrations, a public apology was unlikely. “Kylian is a leader, not a provocateur,” said one insider. “His passion can be misinterpreted, but he doesn’t seek to disrespect anyone.” The club reportedly views the issue as exaggerated, pointing to Valencia’s emotional state after a devastating loss.

However, not everyone in Spanish football agrees. The RFEF (Spanish Football Federation) announced it would review footage of the incident to determine whether Mbappé’s behavior violated the league’s code of conduct. The move echoes a similar investigation last year, when Gayà was suspended for his remarks about referees. The debate has spread quickly across social media, with fans and pundits split between defending Mbappé’s competitive fire and condemning his supposed arrogance.

Barcelona’s Pedri offered a balanced take: “Football is emotion, yes — but never humiliation,” he said in an interview. Even Florentino Pérez added fuel to the fire by retweeting a video of Mbappé’s goal with a flame emoji, a gesture that only intensified the backlash from Valencia supporters.

In a follow-up interview, Corberán softened his tone slightly but stood by his demand. “I’m not asking for punishment,” he explained. “I’m asking for respect. My players gave everything despite the storm. Losing is part of football — being mocked is not.” His words struck a chord among neutral fans who believe star players have a responsibility to show humility, especially when facing struggling opponents.

This isn’t Mbappé’s first brush with controversy. His fierce celebrations against Araujo in the last El Clásico and a cheeky nutmeg on Morata in the Madrid derby had already sparked criticism of his on-field demeanor. Yet, few incidents have prompted a direct demand for a public apology from another coach. Whether Alonso will yield to Corberán’s call remains to be seen, but the pressure from LaLiga’s disciplinary committee could make that decision unavoidable.

As Valencia prepares for its next match behind closed doors at Paterna, Corberán continues to urge his players to stay united. “We walk with our heads high,” he told them during training. “We don’t forget what happened, but we use it.” Meanwhile, Real Madrid shifts focus to its upcoming Champions League fixture, but the shadow of Mbappé’s celebration lingers like a storm cloud over the Santiago Bernabéu.

For now, one thing is certain — what should have been a night of triumph for Real Madrid has morphed into a moral debate about respect, ego, and the fine line between passion and provocation.