NEWS · 16 Sep 2026
Mbappé, Vini and Konaté show solidarity with Ceuta ahead of Real Madrid–Elche clash
Before Real Madrid's match against Elche, star players Kylian Mbappé, Vini Júnior and Sébastien Konaté displayed a Ceuta message of support. The gesture highlights the club's connection with the Spanish city and its fans.
Real Madrid prepared to face Elche in a league fixture at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday, with the team looking to secure a win in a tightly contested match.
In a display of solidarity, Kylian Mbappé, Vini Júnior and Sébastien Konaté wore shirts bearing a message from Ceuta, a Spanish autonomous city on the north coast of Africa, showing their support ahead of the game.
Ceuta has long been a point of connection between Real Madrid and Spanish football fans, and the players’ gesture underscores the club’s commitment to its wider community.
Such public displays of support are rare and can boost morale among supporters, reinforcing the bond between the team and its fan base.
With the match against Elche looming, the players and the club look forward to a strong performance, while fans in Ceuta and beyond anticipate a positive outcome for their beloved club.