""The fans pay their money, work all week, save up to come to Real Madrid games to support us, they're entitled to say what they want," said Jude Bellingham. "I don't think it's always very helpful for the teams or for individuals, speaking from experience now, I know it's not the nicest thing in the world, but they're entitled to their opinion.""
""If they whistle, they should whistle the whole squad," Kylian Mbappé said on Monday. "Don't single out one player... It's the team's fault.""
""I respect the opinion of the Bernabéu," Alonso's replacement, Álvaro Arbeloa, had said. "I know the Bernabéu crowd. We have to turn those whistles into applause.""
Real Madrid defeated AS Monaco 6-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu in the UEFA Champions League. The victory followed a difficult start to 2026 that included losses in two cup competitions and the departure of coach Xabi Alonso. Fans had loudly whistled players such as Vinícius Júnior during a recent LaLiga defeat to Levante, expressing disapproval. Kylian Mbappé urged fans not to single out one player and to blame the team as a whole. Álvaro Arbeloa said the team must turn whistles into applause. Jude Bellingham acknowledged fans' right to express opinions while noting whistles can be unhelpful. An awkward silence before kickoff gave way to cheers rather than whistles as the match began.
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