Muñiz in Tears After Heartbreaking El Clásico Loss
Real Madrid started El Clásico with intensity, quickly going up 2-0. However, their momentum faded, and Barcelona staged a comeback, eventually taking a 4-3 win. Despite Barcelona’s dominance, the second half held chances for Madrid to equalize.
Kylian Mbappé narrowed the gap, making it 4-3, and in the closing minutes, debutant Víctor Muñiz had a clear opportunity to score. Alone in front of goalkeeper Szczęsny, he missed the shot—a moment that deeply affected him.
Sources close to the club revealed that Muñiz was overwhelmed with emotion and cried in the dressing room after the final whistle, likely blaming himself for the missed chance. Coach Carlo Ancelotti comforted the young player, assuring him it wasn’t his fault and encouraging him to stay strong, emphasizing that such moments are part of the game.
Muñiz had been previously called up to the national squad, but making his Real Madrid debut in such a high-stakes match was unexpected. With Endrick already on and Vinícius injured, Ancelotti chose Muñiz for his speed and attacking style. Though he nearly made a dream debut, the miss turned it into a painful memory.
The decision to bring on Muñiz over Rodrygo drew attention, as Rodrygo wasn’t even seen warming up. Ancelotti later clarified that Rodrygo was recovering from an injury and wasn’t match-ready, though this didn’t stop ongoing speculation about the player’s future with the club.
