Florentino Perez expels a Real Madrid player after the defeat to Barcelona
The Barcelona vs. Real Madrid match in the 35th round of the Spanish Premier League is a historic event in every sense of the word. Carlo Ancelotti’s team has already tested its strength against a Barcelona team that is slowly beginning to think about its next three matches, all after a week in which its Champions League semi-final match dominated much of the sports coverage.
After 90 minutes of absolute madness, the board of directors, headed by Florentino Pérez, made clear its decision regarding the various player files that will leave the club in July.
It’s always a special match, given the intense rivalry and the fans’ desire to beat Barcelona. It’s also the last Clásico of the season, as Barcelona will not be participating in the Club World Cup.
It’s no secret that these are likely to be Carlo Ancelotti’s final matches as Real Madrid manager, and before the weekend of May 25th, all the rumours point to the Italian marking the end of his time at the helm of the first team at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Gradually, the Club World Cup was being considered, a primary objective for the Real Madrid board, both in terms of prestige and economy. Before all this, they naturally had to face a Barcelona side four points ahead, and the only threat to deny them the title was a home win in front of a crowd reeling from the defeat to Inter Milan. The match ended in a narrow defeat with many names in it.
The match against Barcelona was a definitive confirmation that fresh blood will be needed at Real Madrid’s right-back position, as Lucas Vázquez’s errors throughout the match against the Catalans perfectly epitomized a season in which the Galician has been far from being able to offer assurances in that area. The performance against their eternal rivals was crucial for Florentino Pérez’s board, and with the Club World Cup just around the corner, his departure from the club is likely to become permanent.
It’s worth noting that the young Real Madrid player’s contract expires on June 30, 2025, and that as of January 1, he has been able to negotiate a free transfer to any destination in the world. What happened against Barcelona not only condemns Carlo Ancelotti, but also many players, such as Lucas Vázquez, who are looking forward to playing their last Clásico against their old rivals this afternoon in the Catalan capital.
Source: Defensa Central
