Over the past few weeks, Real Madrid’s focus has been largely on Vinicius Junior, with the Brazilian winger the target of boos from the Bernabeu stands.
What initially felt like an isolated reaction quickly turned into a recurring theme, from the Champions League game against Manchester City all the way to Madrid’s final La Liga match against Sevilla in 2025.
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While the reaction to Vinicius has dominated the headlines, history shows this is not a new phenomenon at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The stadium has never hidden its emotions, even from its biggest icons.
Cristiano Ronaldo has experienced similar moments of displeasure during his time in the white jersey, and more recently, Aureliano Tsouameni has also found himself under intense scrutiny.
Chuameni’s Redemption
Chuameni’s journey, in particular, is a vivid example of how quickly public opinion can shift in Madrid.
Doubts began to be cast over his long-term future after a difficult Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona earlier this year.
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Rumors at one point even suggested he might quit at the end of last season. Criticism was loud and some fans seemed impatient.
Aurelien Tchouameni has completed his redemption. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
However, the arrival of Xavi Alonso proved to be a turning point. Under his leadership, Chuameni’s spiritual strength came to the fore.
From a tactical perspective, his statistics underline why the club continue to trust him.
Chuameni has a 96% win rate in duels, a 95% forward pass completion rate, and a 98% accuracy rate in this area.
His main limitation remains his progressive movement, with his success rate dropping to around 20%, in stark contrast to his more dynamic midfield profile.
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Perhaps his best performance came in October’s El Clasico.
In that game, Chuameni expertly managed the backline on the edge of the penalty area, discerned danger in advance, intercepted key passes, and provided vital support to the defender.
A similar performance followed against Sevilla and turned his doubters into believers.
