Real Madrid fans have expressed their outrage towards Aurélien Tchouaméni following the team’s heavy defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup. After initially taking the lead with a goal from Kylian Mbappé, Los Blancos were dismantled by their rivals, with Barcelona leading 4-1 at halftime thanks to goals from Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Alejandro Balde.

The situation worsened for Real Madrid in the second half, as Raphinha scored again, making it 5-1 before Rodrygo managed to pull one back, resulting in a final score of 5-2. Tchouaméni, who was signed for £80 million from AS Monaco in 2022, has been filling in at center-back due to injuries, but his performance drew significant criticism.

Fans took to social media to voice their frustrations, particularly regarding Tchouaméni’s role in Yamal’s equalizer. Many called out coach Carlo Ancelotti for continuing to play him in a position that’s not his natural role, especially with young center-back Raúl Asencio available on the bench.

Comments ranged from harsh critiques of Tchouaméni’s skills to accusations that he wasn’t good enough for a club of Real Madrid’s stature. One fan lamented, “I was so wrong about Tchouameni, this guy is one of the worst footballers I’ve ever seen,” while another noted that despite being a “great player,” he consistently underperformed.

Critics pointed to his lack of positional awareness and compared his performance unfavorably to his time as a defensive midfielder. One user remarked, “Tchouameni has to be by far the worst highly rated defensive player I’ve ever seen,” reflecting the overall sentiment of frustration among the fanbase.