Real Madrid Confidencial Surreal, Mascarell Accuses Madrid of a Persecution of Maffeo: They Knew That...
Former Real Madrid academy player talks about a strategy orchestrated by Madrid to try to take Maffeo out of the game
The game between Real Madrid and Mallorca in the Spanish Supercopa semifinal continues to generate controversy. Omar Mascarell, Mallorca's midfielder, has accused the white team of having planned a "persecution" against Pablo Maffeo from the start of the game.
According to Mascarell, Real Madrid players were aware of Maffeo's statements in a podcast. In that video, the winger claimed he could knock out Vini in 10 seconds. If he participated in a boxing event like those organized by Ibai Llanos.
"They knew what he had said and from the first half, everyone went after him," Mascarell stated after the game. These words have further ignited the debate on social media; fans are divided between defending the Mallorca player or criticizing him for his previous comments.
Clash from the start
The game was tense, especially between Maffeo and Vinícius, who had several clashes during the game. The Whites seemed determined to respond to the vermillion winger's statements.
The situation reached its limit in the final minutes when Jude Bellingham slapped Maffeo twice after Real Madrid's third goal. With the final whistle, a brawl broke out involving several players from both teams.
A controversial game
Real Madrid won 3-0, but the focus was more on the fights than the game. Vinícius, who maintained a defiant attitude during the match, avoided getting directly involved in the final brawl. However, his relationship with Maffeo has been one of the most talked-about topics of the match.
Carlo Ancelotti downplayed the incidents, stating that "it was something unnecessary" and that both teams should have kept calm after the final whistle.
Meanwhile, Dani Rodríguez, Maffeo's teammate, also came to his defense, pointing out that "some should learn how to win."
A duel that transcends sports
The clash between Real Madrid and Mallorca not only left goals and victories. The tension between players like Maffeo and Vinícius, along with Mascarell's statements, has added another chapter to this rivalry.
Maffeo's video remains a topic of conversation, showing how words off the field can have a direct impact on matches.
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