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Saul Niguez Slams Real Madrid's 'Silent' Atmosphere

12/17/2025

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Saul Niguez, a former Atletico Madrid player, criticized Real Madrid's fan engagement.
In an interview with AS, he said Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu atmosphere is "silent" compared with Flamengo's Maracanã.
He emphasized Flamengo fans travel extensively to support their team, contrasting this with his experiences at Real Madrid.
His comments are likely to provoke strong reactions from Madrid supporters.

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Saul Niguez, a former Atletico Madrid player, criticized Real Madrid's fan engagement.
In an interview with AS, he said Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu atmosphere is "silent" compared with Flamengo's Maracanã.
He emphasized Flamengo fans travel extensively to support their team, contrasting this with his experiences at Real Madrid.
His comments are likely to provoke strong reactions from Madrid supporters.