Island Shock: Mallorca Upsets Real Madrid as Camavinga Faces Scrutiny
5 April 2026
Real Madrid appeared subdued ahead of the Bayern Munich clash.
Spanish press focused intensely on Real Madrid's shortcomings after their 2-1 defeat at Mallorca on Saturday, in La Liga round 30.
French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga drew the bulk of the criticism.
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AS, the Spanish daily, deemed Camavinga the biggest loser from this clash, especially after his error on Mallorca's first goal, making him appear the weakest link in midfield, even with Jude Bellingham's return from injury.
Madrid's evaluators said Camavinga's display was catastrophic, lacking attacking ball control and failing to recover defensively quickly.
Recent reports also highlighted Camavinga's dip with France, where he has not yet cemented a secure place in Didier Deschamps' squad, ranking fifth among midfielders.
Madrid hopes Bellingham's return steadies the midfield, and fans joke the season's only certainty is headlines.
Punchline 1: Real Madrid's defense is so porous the mailman deliveries pass through easier than the ball.
Punchline 2: If this season were a joke, Madrid would be the punchline—dramatic, loud, and somehow still waiting for the end.
