Bayern Munich legend criticises Real Madrid superstar – ‘He just complains and whines’
Bayern Munich legend criticises Real Madrid superstar – ‘He just complains and whines’ Former Bayern Munich players Lothar Matthaus and Markus Babbel have delivered strong criticism of Real Madrid ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash tomorrow . Speaking on the programme Sky90 – the football debate (h/t Mundo Deportivo ), both former players expressed concerns about the Spanish club’s recent behaviour and singled out Vincius Jr. Criticism of Vinicius Jr.
Matthäus was particularly direct in his assessment of Vinicius, acknowledging him as a great player but pointing fingers at the Brazilian superstar’s behaviour on the pitch. “This has been going on for years. Vinicius Jr.
is, of course, a great player, but he’s constantly provoking. When you finally make a proper tackle on him on the field, he just complains and whines,” he said. Babbel shared a similar view regarding the Brazilian’s conduct, as he said: “When I see how he plays football, the talent he has, and then when I see him fall and roll around 14 times with every move, I just don’t like it.
” Criticism of Real Madrid’s Conduct Matthaus also criticised Real Madrid’s reaction after Rodri was awarded the Ballon d’Or in 2024 instead of Vinicius, following which the club boycotted the gala in Paris. Vinicius Jr. ’s behavious has been criticised by Matthaus and Babbel.
(Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) “Rodri was chosen as the best player in the world. And then they said: unfair. One of ours should have won it, so we boycott it.