Real Madrid midfielder sends defiant message after Copa del Rey loss – ‘We will be back’ | OneFootball

Aurelien Tchouameni was one of Real Madrid’s standout players, alongside Kylian Mbappe, in the 2-3 Copa del Rey final defeat against Barcelona.

The Frenchman started as a defensive midfielder and finished the match as a centre-back, performing at a high level in both roles.

Tchouameni also scored the goal in the second half that put Real Madrid 2-1 ahead, completing a temporary comeback for Los Blancos. That proved short-lived, as the Spanish giants were eventually beaten in extra time.

Tchouameni’s message after Barcelona loss

Tchouameni, like the rest of the squad, was left disappointed and frustrated by the loss. However, he sent a clear message to those who doubt Real Madrid and celebrate their setbacks.

“They celebrate our losses like we ain’t gon win again. We will be back,” the midfielder wrote on his social media, sending a defiant message to the doubters.

Tchouameni has had a topsy-turvy campaign so far in 2024/25. After enduring a difficult first phase, where at one point he was even whistled at by fans at the Santiago Bernabeu, he has been on a resurgent run in recent months.

Indeed, Tchouameni has been one of the standout players for Real Madrid in the past few weeks, standing up at a time when the rest of the squad has been unable to deliver.

Last night, the Frenchman put in a largely impressive display and came close to sealing it for his team with his goal before Barcelona turned it around.

Real Madrid will next be in action on 4 May when they take on Celta Vigo in La Liga, aiming to stay in the title race.