With star attacker Kylian Mbappe out, Real Madrid is trying to get their La Liga title challenge back on track.

After losing to Arsenal both at home and away in the quarterfinals, Los Blancos were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League in the middle of the week.

As a result, their only remaining prize chances from the regular season are their La Liga defense and the Copa del Rey final versus Barcelona on April 26.

Growing rumors that Carlo Ancelotti may depart Madrid next month, ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup in June, have put a lot of pressure on the manager’s job.

The France captain is serving a one-game league suspension after being sent off against Alaves last weekend, thus Mbappe is not included in the team for tonight’s La Liga home match against Athletic Club.

The leading scorer for Los Blancos, who started high up at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, is also recovering from an ankle ailment.

However, as Mbappe’s image appeared on the stadium’s large screen, the home crowd expressed their frustration with him following a stressful week for both Ancelotti and Mbappe.

The Los Blancos supporters are angry at Mbappe’s subsequent ban as well as his failure to come up with anything against Arsenal.

As his colleagues try to secure a crucial victory over their Basque guests, Mbappe’s attitude conveys that he was not pleased with the jeers directed at him.

With six league games remaining in the season, a draw would only put Real Madrid within six points of La Liga leaders Barcelona, who rallied to defeat Celta Vigo 4-3 this past weekend.

As he competes to return for the Copa del Rey final later this month, Mbappe will be fit for the anticipated title finale in Barcelona on May 11.