Real Madrid midfielder reflects on past whistles from fans – ‘I was made a scapegoat’

Real Madrid midfielder reflects on past whistles from fans – ‘I was made a scapegoat’

Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has addressed a controversial moment involving teammate Vinicius Jr. earlier this season.

The incident dates back to a heated UEFA Champions League clash against Benfica, where tensions escalated on the pitch.

During the match, Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni was seen covering his mouth while speaking, a gesture that immediately raised suspicions.

Shortly after, Vinicius alleged that he had been subjected to racial abuse, sparking outrage within the Real Madrid camp.

Tchouameni opens up

Now, months later, Tchouameni has publicly addressed the situation during an appearance on the Pivot podcast, offering a direct and emotional account of what happened.

Speaking about the alleged abuse, he did not hold back.

“They called him a monkey. I feel that the next step will be to stop playing. We won’t allow scenes like that to happen again,” said the French midfielder.

Beyond the controversy, Tchouameni also opened up about his personal journey at Real Madrid, a club where expectations are relentless and scrutiny is constant.

Reflecting on difficult moments earlier in his time at the Bernabeu when he was booed, he explained how he dealt with criticism from fans.