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

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

The source indicated that Pérez was particularly angry about the clear defensive weakness and the lack of continuity and focus, problems that escalated 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 administration also expressed its complete rejection of the idea of playing in the playoff, considering that the team was expected to finish the stage among the top eight, along with its concern that the current performance gives a negative and disappointing image to the club's fans around the world.

According to the same source, Florentino Pérez described what happened against Benfica as 'humiliating to Real Madrid's history,' 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 coaching staff and players, with anticipation of decisive decisions that may be taken to return the team to the path worthy of Real Madrid's name and history.