Reason why Schalke fans booed Real Madrid’s new signing on debut
Marc Cucurella’s Real Madrid debut was not entirely straightforward, despite the Spanish international helping his new side secure a comfortable 3-0 victory over Schalke 04.The left-back was among t...
Schalke fans greeted Real Madrid's new signing, Marc Cucurella, with boos during his debut match against them. The hostile reaction came despite Cucurella helping Real Madrid secure a 3-0 victory over his former team. The left-back received the abuse from sections of the home supporters for an incident that took place during Euro 2024.
During the quarter-final, the ball struck Cucurella's hand inside the penalty area, but referee Anthony Taylor did not award Germany a penalty. Spain went on to win the match 2-1, sparking controversy as UEFA later confirmed that a penalty should have been given. Since then, Cucurella has faced boos from German supporters every time he plays in the country.
During his Real Madrid friendly against Schalke, Vinicius Jr. also faced abuse from the crowd, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere for the new Real Madrid signing. However, Cucurella remained unfazed by the hostile reception, enjoying his first minutes as a Real Madrid player. Following the match, Cucurella stated that the reception from Schalke fans had not detracted from the positive aspects of the game, expressing his excitement for the upcoming season and praising the quality of his new teammates.
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