Spanish radio 'COPE' revealed intense anger within the corridors of Real Madrid following the harsh defeat to Benfica at the conclusion of the league stage of the UEFA Champions League, a loss that did not go unnoticed by the club's management.

According to the report, club president Florentino Perez and board members expressed significant dissatisfaction not only with the result of the match but also with the disappointing and disorganized performance the team displayed throughout the game, in a manner considered far removed from the identity and history of the royal club.

The source indicated that Perez was particularly angry about the clear defensive weakness and lack of continuity and focus, problems that worsened in the final minutes of the match, culminating when Benfica's goalkeeper scored the fourth goal in the 98th minute, a moment that shocked the Madrid administration.

The Real Madrid management also expressed its complete rejection of the idea of playing in the playoffs, considering that the team was expected to finish the stage among the top eight, along with concerns that the current performance gives a negative and disappointing image to the club's fans around the world.

According to the same source, Florentino Perez described what happened against Benfica as 'humiliating to the history of Real Madrid,' especially since the scene of humiliation came at the hands of the opposing team's goalkeeper, in a moment considered rare and shocking at this continental level.

These developments open the door to questions about the next phase within the club, amid increasing pressure on the technical staff and players, with anticipation of decisive decisions that may be made to restore the team to the path befitting the name and history of Real Madrid.