Overview
- Former Bayern players Lothar Matthäus and Markus Babbel used Sky90 to attack Real Madrid’s conduct ahead of the quarter-final in Madrid.
- Markus Babbel said the club’s recent behavior “completely lacks sportsmanship” and shows a belief it is above opponents.
- Lothar Matthäus called Vinícius Jr. a great player who provokes rivals and “complains and whines” after firm tackles.
- Both critics pointed to Real Madrid’s 2024 Ballon d’Or gala boycott after Rodri beat Vinícius as disrespectful to the winner.
- Goal.com cast the comments as adding “fuel to the fire” in a psychological battle before Bayern visit the Santiago Bernabéu.