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Real Madrid: Florentino Pérez shakes up the dressing room after the Madrid derby

Real Madrid: Humiliated by Atlético Madrid, Florentino Pérez raises his voice

Real Madrid endured a nightmare evening at the Wanda Metropolitano, thrashed 5-2 by Atlético in the Madrid derby. This crushing defeat deeply irritated Florentino Pérez. The iconic president of Los Merengues made a point of heading down to the locker room after the match to deliver a direct message to his players. According to Spanish outlet Defensa Central, he told them:

A speech that was both firm and motivating, intended to remind everyone of the standards of a club that tolerates neither humiliation nor resignation.

Players under pressure

Beyond the words, some key figures have now come under scrutiny. Young defender Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras, and Vinicius Jr—criticized for his ineffective decision-making—were singled out in particular. Even Jude Bellingham, who has been Real’s technical leader since his arrival, appeared off the pace in this high-intensity showdown.

While Pérez sought to protect the group as a whole, his message was clear: an immediate reaction is required. Real Madrid, with their sights set on both La Liga and the Champions League, cannot afford to let doubt creep in. The dressing room is now under pressure to get back on track as soon as possible.