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Vinicius Jr. and Mbappe face backlash over Ceuta shirt during Elche match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 6:27 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Vinicius Jr. and Mbappe face backlash over Ceuta shirt during Elche match

Summary

During Real Madrid's recent clash with Elche, players Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe, and Ibrahima Konate faced fan outrage for not fully displaying a pre-match shirt supporting Ceuta. Instead of showing the message "Todos somos caballas," the players wore the shirts rolled up. Vinicius and Mbappe removed their shirts before the handshake, prompting strong criticism online. Despite the controversy, Real Madrid won the match 3-2 after a late goal from Carlos Espi, placing them second in La Liga with 15 points from six matches. The incident reflects ongoing debates around political expressions in sports.

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By the Numbers

•Real Madrid wins 3-2 against Elche
•Players faced backlash for not displaying Ceuta message
•Critics demand action against Vinicius, Mbappe
•Controversy highlights broader political discussions
•Real Madrid sits second in La Liga standings with 15 points

Latest Updates

6:27 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Utter disgust’: Fans react to Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappe amid Ceuta shirt controversy during Elche clash

What they're saying

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Fans have reacted strongly after Vinicius Jr. , Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate did not fully display a pre-match shirt supporting Ceuta before Real Madrid’s clash with Elche.
— Yahoo Sports

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