Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Thursday, April 16, 2026, 12:16 / Updated Thursday, April 16, 2026 12:16
Florentino Perez, the owner of Real Madrid, was furious after his team was dramatically eliminated from the Champions League, after a spectacular match at Bayern Munich, which ended 4-3 for the Bavarians. The second leg of the quarter-finals provided a real thriller, with seven goals and twists and turns.
Right from the start, Arda Guler took advantage of a major mistake by Manuel Neuer to open the scoring for Real Madrid. Bayern responded quickly through Pavlovic, after a corner executed by Kimmich, but Madrid came back with another goal from Guler from a free kick. Harry Kane restored parity and Mbappé put Real back in front, 3-2, before the break.
In the second half, the elimination of Camavinga in the 86th minute completely changed the fate of the qualification. Bayern immediately took advantage and equalized through Díaz, and Olise scored the 4-3 extra-time goal that sent the Bavarians into the semi-finals. The tensions continued even after the final whistle, with Arda Guler being sent off for unsportsmanlike behavior and protests to the referee, completing the nightmare for the Madrid players.
Florentino Perez, angry after elimination from the Champions League
After the match, Florentino Perez was extremely angry with the players and coach Alvaro Arbeloa, immediately entering the dressing room. According to Spanish media close to the club, Perez did not refrain from harsh words.
The portal goal.com reported a situation that would have happened after the elimination of Real. It is pointed out that Perez took Arda Guler out of the dressing room, but for a paradoxical reason, because he was only satisfied with his performance!
“Arda, you go out, don't watch or listen to what will happen now“, the president of “los blancos” would have said.
Afterwards, yesterday's double scorer was seen walking off alone as harsh words followed behind closed doors.
“One year without a title at Real Madrid is a failure, two is unbearable. I appreciate your effort today, but the season is a total disappointment. Playing for Real Madrid is a privilege with many obligations. Many of you have not fulfilled them. At least finish the championship with dignity,” Perez is said to have said.
Complicated season for Real Madrid
Thus, Real Madrid will no longer evolve in the final stages of the competition that many consider “theirs”, remaining without the chance to fight for the most prestigious European trophy. “Los blancos” are very close to ending the season without a trophy.
They have been out of the Copa del Rey for a long time, and now also out of the Champions League. In La Liga, they are -9 points behind leaders Barcelona.
