The Bernabeu does not spare its players
“Pardon“, title A.S. This morning. In a morbid atmosphere, Real Madrid ensured the essential against Alavés, 2-1, a victory without joy which looks like a request for forgiveness. Mbappé and Vinícius scored. The Frenchman did not celebrate and the Brazilian even apologized to the stands which alternated between whistles for Eduardo Camavinga and polar indifference. This end of the season stretches out like a long ordeal for Arbeloa’s men, mourning an almost lost La Liga. Faced with the obvious disconnect with its public, the White House only seems to aspire to the final whistle of this failed exercise. Kylian Mbappé has a fairly low popularity rating in Madrid at the moment. Just before half-time, he was whistled by the Madrid crowd after missing a big chance. Earlier in the meeting, he had already been taken to task. He can at least console himself by saying that he was not the only Merengue whistled by the public this evening, since Vinicius Jr was also whistled, and even more copiously than his French teammate.
Neymar is not unanimous in Brazil
“Brazil’s Madrid clan doesn’t want Neymar”, this is what we can read in the interior pages of Sport. The presence of Neymar Jr at the 2026 World Cup turns into a national psychodrama in Brazil and fractures public opinion as much as the Seleção locker room. While Carlo Ancelotti must decide on May 18, the stars of Real Madrid, Vinícius and Endrick, would take a dim view of the return of a “Ney” in poor form, booed at Santos and considered toxic for the current hierarchy. For Endrick, the ex-Parisian is a direct competitor for the false 9 position, while for Vinícius, his return would threaten his new status as marketing and technical leader.
Hansi Flick spills the beans about his future
On the eve of facing Celta de Vigo, Hansi Flick proclaimed his desire to extend the Blaugrana adventure until 2028. He affirmed that Barça will be the final stage of his career. The German coach, in full symbiosis with the club, links his destiny to two dreams: lifting the Champions League and inaugurating the new Camp Nou. Focused on a second consecutive title in La Liga, Flick refuses to let up despite the lead in the standings. The 61-year-old technician is already preparing for the future and is placing emphasis on the summer transfer window, a transfer window which will determine Catalan ambitions in its quest for the Champions League.
