Calm Before the Storm: Real Madrid Urges Fans to Hold the Cheers Amid Transitional Turmoil

Context

Real Madrid has asked the Grada Fan, the organized section inside the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, to refrain from booing during Saturday's La Liga clash with Levante.

The coach's message

The move, reported by Spanish radio Cope, comes as Madrid fans grow frustrated after back-to-back disappointments: a 3-2 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, and an upset defeat to Albacete in the Copa del Rey.

In the pre-match press conference today, the club's new coach Alvaro Arbeloa urged supporters to back the players despite the frustration, noting that history proves big trophies arrived when Bernabéu backed the team rather than pressed it.

Fan reaction and plan

Meanwhile, social media reflected mixed calls, with some advocating a warm reception, others predicting whistles or white handkerchiefs, and some hoping the crowd would stay vocal without crossing lines.

Madrid's administration asked Grada Fan to play a calming role on matchday, aiming to preserve a supportive atmosphere during this difficult transitional period.

The fixture is part of La Liga, set for January 17, with Real Madrid hosting Levante at the Bernabéu.

Punchline 1: If silence were a tactic, Real Madrid would win the league by default.

Punchline 2: And if cheering were a transfer, Arbeloa would sign it in triplicate.