How embarrassing for many! After Real Madrid signed Mbappé on a free transfer, all four domestic titles were taken by Barcelona, while Paris claimed six trophies.

During the 2024 summer window, Real Madrid, known as a "World-Class Club," signed Mbappé, the "World-Class Forward," on a free transfer. While most media and fans believed this would be mutually beneficial and a blockbuster signing in football, it has instead resulted in losses for both sides. Mbappé’s arrival at Real Madrid led to the club losing all four domestic titles, all of which were claimed by their archrivals Barcelona. Conversely, without Mbappé, Paris Saint-Germain, led by Enrique, won six trophies, and Dembélé secured the Ballon d’Or. Does this mean the team losing titles is embarrassing for someone, and winning fewer trophies is embarrassing for someone else?

In the Spanish Super Cup final, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 to successfully defend their title. In this match, Mbappé came on as a substitute but was ineffective. Let’s list the four domestic titles Real Madrid lost after signing Mbappé on a free transfer:

• Last season’s La Liga champion: Barcelona took the title, with Real Madrid finishing second, four points behind.
• Last season’s Copa del Rey champion: Barcelona won, Real Madrid were runners-up.
• Last season’s Spanish Super Cup champion: Barcelona won, Real Madrid finished second.
• In the Champions League and Club World Cup, Real Madrid was eliminated in the knockout stages.
• Last season, Real Madrid ended up empty-handed in all four major competitions.
• This season’s Spanish Super Cup champion: Barcelona won again, Real Madrid were runners-up.

In this season’s La Liga standings, Real Madrid once again trail Barcelona by four points in second place. In the Champions League, they lost consecutively to Liverpool and Manchester City. Given Real Madrid’s current development and ability in high-level matches, it is highly likely they will finish this season without any trophies again. If Mbappé’s two seasons at Real Madrid end with no titles, then calling him a "cancer" to the team is undeniable. The Champions League-winning players at Real Madrid surely disapprove of Mbappé, and Alonso’s coaching position has become precarious.