Florentino Perez criticizes Real Madrid squad after Champions League exit

On April 15, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez entered the team's dressing room to address the squad following their elimination from the Champions League by Bayern Munich. Perez explicitly described the current season as disappointing. He reminded the players that representing Real Madrid is a privilege that carries significant obligations, claiming that many members of the team had failed to meet these requirements. Despite his general criticism of the squad, Perez exempted Arda Guler from his comments, reportedly telling him to leave the room before the conversation continued. The president urged the remaining players to conclude the current league campaign with dignity. Spanish media reported that Perez expressed intense frustration during this interaction. The meeting took place immediately after the match concluded.