Real Madrid Confidencial Press Chief Took Him Away: Maffeo Was Left Wanting, Both on and off the Field
The Mallorca press chief prevented the Argentine from speaking to the media, avoiding to get him into another mess
Pablo Maffeo was one of the protagonists of the controversial game between Real Madrid and Mallorca in the semifinal of the Spanish Supercopa. Real Madrid won 3-0, but the game was marked by the tension between Maffeo and several Madrid players, especially Vinícius.
The Mallorca winger had a tough game. In the final minutes, he had a clash with Jude Bellingham, who even gave him two slaps on the neck after an exchange of words. At the end of the game, a brawl broke out on the field, involving several players.
After the final whistle, Maffeo wanted to share his version of events with the press. However, he didn't have the opportunity.
Removed from the mixed zone
When the winger reached the mixed zone, Mallorca's press officer intervened quickly. According to witnesses, Maffeo was visibly upset and furious. Faced with the possibility of inappropriate statements, the club employee decided to remove him immediately.
"He was too upset to speak normally," assured a source close to Mallorca.
The player was dragged away, leaving journalists waiting for his statements.
A game full of tension
The confrontation between Maffeo and Vinícius was constant throughout the match. Clashes between the two players are already common, but this time the tension escalated to another level.
The incident with Bellingham and the final brawl reflected the rough atmosphere of the match.
The Mallorca club hasn't issued an official statement about what happened in the mixed zone. However, their decision to remove Maffeo seems to indicate they wanted to avoid further controversy.
Will there be a regame?
The relationship between Maffeo and Real Madrid continues to deteriorate. His confrontations with Vinícius and other Real Madrid players have fueled a rivalry that seems endless.
Although Mallorca was eliminated from the Super Cup, it's likely that this chapter will continue in future encounters between both teams in LaLiga.
The tension on the field now extends beyond it, and Maffeo remains one of the main centers of attention.
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