Calma Calma Sparks Real Madrid Dream for Bayern's Linart Karl
6 January 2026
Rising Bayern Talent Linart Karl and Ronaldo's Calma Calma Moment
Linart Karl, Bayern Munich's young forward, has reignited discussion about his future after mimicking Cristiano Ronaldo's Calma Calma celebration during a friendly against RB Salzburg. The Bavarians won the match decisively, and Karl's tribute summoned memories of the Real Madrid era tied to Ronaldo's iconic pose.
Karl scored in the 5-0 friendly win and celebrated with the Calma Calma gesture, a celebration strongly associated with Ronaldo during his Real Madrid days. Some interpreted the moment as a symbolic signal beyond a routine celebration.
In earlier remarks reported by Sky Germany, the rising star had already unveiled his dream club. Asked about a club he hopes to play for beyond Bayern Munich, he joked, "I hope this stays between us." He added, "Bayern Munich is a huge club and it's a dream to play here, but at some point I definitely want to go to Real Madrid, that is my dream team, but let's keep that between us."
He stressed his deep respect for Bayern while conceding that Real Madrid represents the biggest dream of his career, a sentiment that has stirred discussion among supporters and observers given his performances this season.
Two light notes for the end: 1) If ambition were a transfer, Karl would have already signed with his dream club. 2) Calma Calma, indeed -- but for which jersey remains anyone's guess, with the Real Madrid dream still very much in play.
