Real Madrid President Pérez Addresses Team After Shock Derby Loss
MADRID – Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez delivered a pointed message too the team in the locker room following their 5-2 defeat to Atlético Madrid on Saturday, September 28, 2025, according to Defensa Central. The loss, Real Madrid’s first of the season, has ratcheted up pressure on manager Xabi Alonso and exposed vulnerabilities within the squad.
The defeat at the Metropolitano stadium has prompted internal scrutiny, with several players – including Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras, and Vinicius – reportedly singled out for ineffective performances.Concerns were also raised regarding Jude Bellingham’s physical readiness for high-intensity matches. Pérez’s post-match address aimed to galvanize the team, emphasizing the need to learn from the setback and reaffirm Real Madrid’s winning mentality.”Today, it was not our day, they played better and we lost… we have to learn from that, we are the Real Madrid and we will get up,” Pérez reportedly told the players.
With a crucial Champions League trip to Almaty on Tuesday and a home fixture against Villarreal before the international break, the club leadership and coaching staff are prioritizing victories in the next two games to restore confidence and build momentum ahead of the upcoming El Clásico against Barcelona in less than a month. The outcome of these matches will be critical in shaping the team’s trajectory for the remainder of the season.
published september 28, 2025, 2:36 PM CEST.
