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Mbappé Targeted by Racist Taunts as Real Madrid Win 2-0 at Mestalla

9 February 2026

Mbappé Targeted by Racist Taunts as Real Madrid Win 2-0 at Mestalla
Real Madrid win 2-0 at Mestalla as Mbappé faces abuse from Valencia fans.

Match recap

Real Madrid edged Valencia 2-0 at Mestalla on Sunday in La Liga round 23.

Kylian Mbappé, the Real Madrid forward, endured sustained abuse from Valencia fans during the match.

Álvaro Carreras opened the scoring in the 65th minute, and Mbappé sealed the victory with a strike in the 91st.

Movistar Plus cameras captured fans directing racist chants at the French forward, including taunts such as "Mbappé, son of ...".

The incident comes about a year after five Valencia supporters were jailed for racist abuse aimed at Vinícius during Real Madrid's 2022 visit.

Vinícius missed the game due to suspension, escaping Mestalla's usual hostile reception.

In response, the club and league condemned the abuse and investigations were likely to follow.

Punchline 1: If football were a stand-up stage, Mestalla would be the headliner. Punchline 2: Valencia's chants were so off-key that even the stadium’s acoustics filed a complaint.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score and where did it take place?

Real Madrid won 2-0 at Mestalla, Valencia.

Who scored the goals?

Álvaro Carreras opened the scoring and Kylian Mbappé added the second late on.

What happened to Mbappé during the match?

Mbappé faced racist abuse from sections of Valencia's supporters, captured by cameras.

Why did Vinícius Jr. not play?

Vinícius was suspended and did not participate in the match.

Is this related to a previous incident?

Yes, it echoes a 2022 case when Valencia fans were punished for racist abuse toward Vinícius.