Camavinga Takes Responsibility After Costly Red in Munich

Munich, Germany - April 15: Eduardo Camavinga of Real Madrid gestures looks dejected during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between FC Bayern München and Real Madrid CF at Football Arena Munich on April 15, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images) | DeFodi Images via Getty Images Eduardo Camavinga broke his silence following Real Madrid’s painful Champions League exit in Munich, offering a public apology that reflected both accountability and frustration after a night that unraveled quickly for him and, ultimately, for his team. “I take responsibility.

I want to apologize to my teammates and the fans. Thank you for your support. Hala Madrid, always,” Camavinga wrote on social media a day after the defeat.

The French midfielder acknowledged his role in a turning point that dramatically altered the course of the match—and the tie. Camavinga’s night at the Allianz Arena lasted just 24 minutes, but the decisive moment came in a frantic eight-minute spell. Already on a yellow card for a challenge on Jamal Musiala, he was shown a second booking after delaying the restart following a foul on Harry Kane.

The dismissal left Madrid down to ten men at a moment when they were in control of the game, holding an advantage and building belief in another European comeback. From there, the match—and the narrative—shifted. Reduced in numbers, Madrid lost their grip, eventually conceding both the game and the tie.