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Real Madrid supporters online have blamed Luka Modric and Brahim Diaz for their performances in the Copa del Rey final loss to Barcelona. Los Blancos were defeated 3-2 in extra time on Saturday (April 26).
Following a stalemate at extra time, there was a communication error between Modric and Diaz. The veteran released a pass to Diaz, who appeared sloppy in picking up the ball, which led to Barca's winning goal in the 116th minute.
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Barcelona were the first to open the scoring through Pedri in the 28th minute. Lamine Yamal directed a pass to Pedri, who rifled his shot into the net to put the Camp Nou outfit ahead.
Following a foul by Frenkie de Jong on Kylian Mbappe in the 68th minute, Real Madrid were awarded a free kick in a promising position. Mbappe stepped up to take the free kick and placed the ball into the net to make the scoreline 1-1 after 70 minutes.
Following a cross from Arda Guler in the 77th minute, Aurelien Tchouameni directed his header into the net to give Real Madrid the lead. However, Yamal was again in his creative gear as he set up Ferran Torres (84’), who stylishly placed the ball in the back of the net to restore parity (2-2).
After 90 minutes without a winner, the final headed into extra time. Following a communication mistake by Modric and Diaz, the ball fell kindly to Jules Kounde in the 116th minute. The Frenchman released a shot that went past Thibaut Courtois in goal and won the Copa del Rey for Barcelona.
In 65 minutes on the pitch, Modric maintained 89% (32/36) passing precision. He registered two tackles, recorded two out of two successful dribbles, and won five out of nine ground duels (via Sofascore).
Diaz featured for 31 minutes and maintained a passing accuracy of 80% (12/15). The Moroccan registered one shot, one tackle, but lost possession of the ball six times (via Sofascore).
After the game, fans vented their frustration on X over Modric and Brahim's error, with one tweeting:
"We need more player with iq man and get rid of these brainless chicken like brahim, Fran, and endrick.”
"Horrible man,” a fan opined.
"100% Modric fault,” another fan opined.
"Also a dangerous risky pass from modric,” a fan complained.
"Modric is to blame for all this..there’s no two ways about it Modric is to blame for all this..there’s no two ways about it,” another fan suggested.
"It is all Modric's fault there, how you going to give a pass to the center with their high pressure,” a fan vented.
"Sell him to saudi or MLS, useless player! Can't dribble, can't pass, can't shoot ffs,” another shared.
"Get this guy out,” wrote another.
"Brahim thought Luka would have put the ball behind him” - Real Madrid boss on his player's mistake that led to Barca's win
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has weighed in on what led to Barca's winning goal in the Copa del Rey final. This followed fans' outrage regarding Modric and Diaz's role in the build-up to Blaugrana's winner.
After the game, Ancelotti was asked about the mistake by his players that led to Barca's victory. He responded (via Madrid Xtra's X handle):
"Modrić's mistake or Brahim's? Brahim thought Luka would have put the ball behind him."
This loss implies that Real Madrid could win only one major trophy this season —the LaLiga — following their Copa del Rey loss and UCL elimination.
