Kylian Mbappe breaks silence after Real Madrid's humiliation against Arsenal

After Real Madrid's devastating 3-0 loss to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, frustration and silence surrounded the Spanish giants. But one voice emerged amid the chaos — that of Kylian Mbappe.

The French superstar, who was expected to be the game-changer on a night like this, was virtually invisible on the pitch. Real Madrid lacked ideas, intensity, and character against an Arsenal side that looked sharper, more motivated, and tactically superior. With criticism flooding in from all corners, Mbappe took to social media and posted a brief but meaningful message: "We have to believe."

The phrase quickly gained traction across social media platforms and sports outlets. Some fans appreciated the sentiment, seeing it as a call for unity ahead of the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu. Others were far less forgiving, pointing out that belief means nothing without action, especially from a player who was signed to lead the club on nights exactly like this.

Mbappe’s message, though short, was an attempt to show leadership. In recent weeks, the pressure on him has intensified, not just because of his performances, but because of the expectations that come with being Real Madrid’s marquee player. The team’s attack, led by Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., and Rodrygo, failed to register a single shot on target against Arsenal — a statistic that stunned the football world and left fans demanding answers.

The return leg at the Bernabeu is now not just a match — it’s a test of character. Real Madrid will need a historic performance to overturn the result, and all eyes will be on Mbappe to finally take control and deliver on the promise that brought him to the Spanish capital.

Kylian Mbappe breaks silence after Real Madrid's humiliation against Arsenal

The message is out: "We have to believe." But in Madrid, belief alone is never enough — it’s time to prove it on the pitch, or risk another European collapse.