Carreras reaction sparks debate after Espanyol v Real Madrid selection call | OneFootball

Álvaro Carreras, formerly of Benfica, drew scrutiny for his bench reaction during Espanyol v Real Madrid, according to Glorioso 1904.

After 14 minutes Ferland Mendy went off injured, forcing Álvaro Arbeloa to make a change. He turned to Fran García, leaving Carreras on the bench. The call surprised many supporters.

Footage from the touchline showed Carreras smiling as he realised he would not be coming on, then appearing visibly surprised. The clip was widely shared on social media, prompting varied interpretations from fans and commentators.

The moment carried extra weight given his recent spell at Benfica, where he impressed, and the club remain attentive to his progress in Spain. Real Madrid went on to win comfortably, yet attention centred on the incident.

This season with Real Madrid, Carreras, valued at 60 million euros, has made 38 appearances, 26 in La Liga, nine in the Champions League, two in the Spanish Super Cup and one in the Copa del Rey. Across 3,222 minutes, he has two goals and two assists.

Source: Glorioso 1904