Manchester City’s Champions League collision with Real Madrid Would always be an heated business given their latest history in the competition. However, the atmosphere before the match at Etihad Stadium took things to another level with one Giant Banner who mocks Real Madrid’s reaction to Vinicius misses Ballon d’Or.
The organized screen, with rodri kissing Ballon d’Or beside the words “Stop crying your heart”—A Nick to the famous Oasis -song ‘Don’t look back in anger ‘—Was a direct jab on Madrids Decision to boycotte Ballon d’or ceremony in October. Their absence came after the Brazilians were overlooked for the award, even though he was considered a strong favorite.
Rodri, who finally won the Ballon d’Or, was present at Etihad – and when he was asked about the banner, he Delivered a brutal short response that only increased the controversy.
How did Rodri respond to Banner?
After the match, when he left the stadium, Rodri was asked by the Spanish outlet The beach bar What he liked about the banner. His answer? “Very good.”
The The two-words comment was both cutting and rejectingReinforces the idea that the Spaniard became unclear by the ongoing debate about his award. His reaction was generally shared by social media, with Manchester City fans who enjoyed trolling, while Real Madrid supporters were left furious.
Ballon D’O or the controversy between the two clubs has dropped since October when the ex-atletico Madrid midfielder was Was assigned the prestigious honor of Vinicius. Many Los Blanco’s fans believed the Brazilian had done enough to win after led the club to a La Liga title, the Spanish Super Cup victory and a record-breaking 15th Champions League triumph.
However, Rodri’s star performances for Manchester City in its historic treble-winning season-to ensure the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League saw him to take home the prize.
Real Madrid’s boycott and Vinicius response
Real Madrid’s reaction to Ballon D’O or Snubb was Fast and dramatic. The club chose to boycott the ceremony in ParisWhich made it clear that they thought Vinicius was the rightful winner. Manager Carlo Ancelotti defended the decisionWith the statement that Madrid considered that the award should have gone to his star forward: “We thought Vinicius was the winner.”
The drama resurrected at Etihad when City fans took the chance to mock Vinicius with songs of “Where is your Ballon d’Or?” During the match. However, the Brazilians had their own way of responding –points to the Champions League winner’s mark on the sleeveA clear reminder of Madrid’s dominance in Europe.
The 24-year-old star later admitted that the banner had postponed him even more and said that It motivated him during the game. In the meantime, while the tensions between the fans Continue to escalateThe Rodri has remained largely indifferent to the controversy. Even after Madrid boycotted the Ballon d’Or ceremony, the Spanish midfielder dismissed Drama and found that he was not particularly bothered by their actions.
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