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Former Real Madrid winger recalls fan abuse after mistake vs Barcelona – ‘Can’t control what people say’
Former Real Madrid youth team star Victor Munoz is making headlines, having emerged as a target for Barcelona after an impressive season.
With six goals and five assists to his name, along with a recent debut for the Spanish national team, Munoz is finally getting the recognition many expected during his early years.
However, his rise contrasts sharply with a painful episode from his time at Real Madrid.
What’s the story?
The moment dates back to May 2025, during an intense El Clasico clash against Barcelona.
Munoz was introduced late in the game, replacing Vinicius Jr., with Madrid trailing 4-3.
Soon after coming on, he found himself in a one-on-one situation that could have changed the outcome.
Instead, he missed the chance, failing to hit the target. What followed was difficult. Despite visibly breaking down on the pitch, some sections of the fanbase directed their frustration towards him after the match.
Reflecting on the moment
Looking back on that period, Munoz admitted it was something beyond his control and part of the harsh reality of professional football.
“Something external; you can’t control what people might say. This is par for the course and, unfortunately, it’s normal in football,” he said as reported by SPORT.
Now, things are very different. His performances at Osasuna have not only revived his career but also attracted interest from top clubs.
Real Madrid still retain an option to bring him back for €8 million this summer, while Barcelona are closely monitoring his progress.
Amid this renewed attention, Munoz also spoke about reconnecting with familiar faces during his time with the national team, including Fermin Lopez, with whom he shared earlier experiences.
“You keep an eye on them because they’re players who’ve been with you, but I hadn’t been able to play alongside them.
“Fermin again until now, and the truth is it’s been great with him,” he added.
Real Madrid can’t seem to catch a break, as far as La Liga is concerned.
After a defeat to Atletico Madrid, where the referee made a few controversial calls, Real Madrid’s recent game against Villarreal was also mired in controversy, after Vinicius Jr. was sent off and his goal disallowed.
The Brazilian now faces the possibility of facing a lengthened suspension that could rule him out of El Clasico later this month.
Real Madrid frustrated over kickoff time vs Valencia
Now, Real Madrid have found themselves another issue, this time regarding the kickoff time for their upcoming La Liga game.
According to AS, Real Madrid are unhappy with the slot LaLiga has handed them for their Matchday 12 meeting with Valencia.
Madrid face AEK Athens in the Champions League on Wednesday, November 4 at 6:45 PM, only for LaLiga to then schedule the Valencia clash for Saturday, November 7 at 9:00 PM.
With the squad set to land back in the capital in the early hours, Mourinho’s men will have little more than Thursday and Friday to prepare for a Valencia side that has proven stubborn of late.
Club sources describe “enormous unease and surprise” at the decision, precisely because it hits the players so directly.
Rivals handed the kinder draw
The frustration deepens when Madrid look across at their title rivals.
Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and Villarreal all play their European fixtures a day earlier, on Tuesday, November 3, and then feature in LaLiga on Sunday, November 8.
Betis, who travel to Borussia Dortmund on the Wednesday, are likewise handed a Sunday slot.
That leaves Real Madrid as the only one of the five Spanish sides in Europe forced to play on the Saturday, surrendering a full day of recovery to their competitors.
From the dressing room’s point of view, there is no logic to it. With an international break following that weekend, and no midweek European or Cup commitments to juggle, Madrid see no reason the game could not have been pushed to Sunday.
