Real Madrid fans give up on one player after thrashing by Barcelona

Real Madrid fans have picked out one player for criticism after their dismal defeat by Barcelona.

On Saturday night, the first El Clasico of the 24/25 season took place at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu as Madrid took on fierce rivals Barcelona.

Despite having the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham on their side, Carlo Ancelotti’s men had a night to forget.

A brace by Robert Lewandowski plus goals from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha sealed a massive 4-0 win for Hansi Flick’s men.

On the back of their horrible night, Madrid fans have given up on defender Ferland Mendy.

One fan said on social media: “Ferland Mendy is not Madrid level player. Dude panics on every ball.”

Another tweeted: “Ferland Mendy... My head is spinning in anger, you are the worst player this club has ever had.”

A third fan added: “Ferland Mendy and Lucas Vasquez had a shocking night. Our defence just couldn’t handle the pace and movement of Yamal/Raphinha/Lewandowski in attack.”

Someone else wrote: “Ferland Mendy is such a disgrace. Not fit for Madrid in any way you look at it.”

A fifth commented: “Ferland Mendy is genuinely only good on FIFA.”

Another fan said: “Mbappé & Ferland Mendy should be benched until further notice. Unacceptable performance from both. Give Endrick & Fran García their playing time.”

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As a result of the win, Barcelona extended their lead at the top of the La Liga table to six points.

Former Barcelona defender Albert Ferrer said on La Liga TV: “It's difficult to put a '10' on a team, but Barcelona are very close. They have been excellent in every aspect.

“They risk it and could have lost it in the frst half, the timing of the runs, but overall Barcelona have been much better than Real Madrid.”

He added: “For Real Madrid it is a very painful loss, but it is just one game and they will be contenders for everything.”