The match between Real Madrid and Mallorca in the semi-final of the Copa del Rey left its mark. While the Merengues shone on the pitch with a resounding 3-0 victory, the aftermath of the match took a more eventful turn. A brawl between Pablo Maffeo and Raúl Asencio marked the end of the match. And it all started with a provocative remark by the Mallorca player.
On the pitch, the 90 minutes passed without any major clashes. Vinícius Jr and Pablo Maffeo had a few intense duels, but nothing out of the ordinary for a match with a place in the final at stake. Real Madrid dominated Mallorca 3-0 thanks to Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo Goes. Their goals sealed Real Madrid’s place in Sunday’s King’s Cup final against Barcelona in Saudi Arabia.
However, after the final whistle, the atmosphere deteriorated. The tensions built up during the match exploded onto the pitch. Pablo Maffeo, known for his physical and provocative play, played a central role in this incident. It all started shortly after the end of the match. Maffeo, accustomed to trying to destabilise his opponents, spoke to Raúl Asencio in words that set the whole thing alight.
According to several sources, Maffeo said: ‘Go and show some videos over there, you freak’. These words provoked an immediate reaction from the young Madrid player. Far from being intimidated, Asencio responded from a distance. He blew ironic kisses at the Mallorca full-back while shouting: ‘You’re very bad, go over there…’. This verbal exchange quickly attracted the attention of the other players, and a general brawl broke out on the pitch.
Maffeo le dice de todo a Asencio.
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Y confirmado: le dice "Vete a difundir vídeos por ahí subnormal".
A Vini le paran desde el banquillo.
Ancelotti habla un buen rato con Maffeo.
Mientras, Fran García y Mojica dándose abrazos.
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Pablo Maffeo and a tense past with Vinícius Jr
This is not Pablo Maffeo’s first run-in with Real Madrid players. In previous encounters, he has sought to upset Vinícius Jr, often by verbally provoking him or using disloyal gestures. In this match, although Viní managed to stay focused, the Brazilian’s absence at the end of the game may have encouraged Maffeo to take it out on another player.
Raúl Asencio, though young, did not hesitate to stand up for his team’s honour. It was an attitude that earned him praise from his team-mates and the fans, as well as an original nickname in the dressing room. After the brawl, Asencio explained to his team-mates that Maffeo’s repeated provocations during the match had finally prompted him to react.
For the young Madrid defender, the confrontation was not just a question of personal pride, but also a way of supporting his team-mates against an opponent known for his controversial attitudes. The exchanges on social networks confirmed this solidarity. Several Real Madrid players posted messages of support for Asencio, praising his courage and determination.
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