Whistles at the Bernabéu? Real Madrid Cracks Down on Angry Fans Ahead of Levante Showdown

Madrid Warns Fans Ahead of Levante Clash

Real Madrid's management issued a stern warning to the Grada de Animación, the Bernabéu's most passionate supporters.

Cadena SER reports the group plans to greet Levante with jeers at Bernabéu, a plan Madrid says must not disrupt play.

Madrid's leadership says whistles should be avoided and the focus kept on backing the team.

They warn they will punish anyone who whistles during the reception and stress security will keep stands orderly.

Club reps told the Grada de Animación that Bernabéu cameras will be reviewed after tomorrow's game, and whistleblowers could be banned.

Cadena SER notes Madrid sits four points behind Barcelona at the top of La Liga, having fallen in the Copa del Rey to Albacete and losing the Spanish Super Cup final to Barcelona.

Punchline 1: If whistles could win games, Madrid would already be lifting trophies.

Punchline 2: The crowd's volume might now be louder in the referee's headset than in the stands.