Florentino Perez’s message to Real Madrid players after Bayern defeat – report
Defeat in the Champions League often brings doubt, but at Real Madrid, it tends to spark belief instead. That was exactly the case after their 1-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the quarter-final first leg...
Florentino Perez’s message to Real Madrid players after Bayern defeat – report Defeat in the Champions League often brings doubt, but at Real Madrid, it tends to spark belief instead. That was exactly the case after their 1-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the quarter-final first leg, as club president Florentino Perez made a decisive move behind the scenes. As per Defensa Central , shortly after the final whistle at the Santiago Bernabeu, Perez headed straight to the dressing room.
As such, the president’s presence carried a message that showed the fighting spirit long associated with the club. What was Perez’s message? It must be noted that despite creating chances and registering multiple shots on target, inefficiency in front of the goal proved costly.
Players like Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappe were unable to fully capitalise on their opportunities, something that ultimately tilted the balance in Bayern’s favour. In that moment of disappointment, Perez chose to inject belief rather than criticism.
Addressing the squad, he reinforced the club’s historic dominance in Europe and their ability to deliver on the biggest stage. Perez instilled a ray of hope within the Real Madrid players. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) “We’re going to win in Munich; anyone who doesn’t believe it should stay home,” the president told the Real Madrid squad.