Real Madrid fans are fuming at Eden Hazard after he was seen laughing with his former Chelsea teammates after being knocked out of the Champions League.
And the reaction from Spain is so fierce that there are now claims he’s ‘on the market’ and ‘cannot stay for another second’.
The Belgian international was magical for Chelsea in his seven years at Stamford Bridge, but he was a shadow of his former self for Real Madrid on Wednesday evening.
The Blues delivered a stunning display to down the La Liga giants at Stamford Bridge with 2-0 (3-1 agg) victory on Wednesday night.
Timo Werner and Mason Mount’s goals sealed the deal for Chelsea but Real were lacklustre to say the least.
Hazard, who started the game, was one of those who failed to make an impact – and Real fans won’t want to see how he reacted to his side’s defeat at full time.
Hazard was spotted laughing with his old teammate Kurt Zouma following his no-show in the match.
And, predictably, it hasn’t got down too well back in Spain…
The reunion scenes have sparked a strong reaction from the famously ardent Spanish press – including outlet El Chiringuito TV, whose presenter looked close to tears as he reacted to the pictures of Hazard laughing and joking after being knocked out of the Champions League.
“Hazard at the end of the game is unacceptable,” was just some of the reaction translated from the channel.
“We are angry, we don’t understand him. He can not stay at Real Madrid for another second.”
But this video really needs no translation at all – the presenter’s rage is quite apparent
Chelsea will play Machester City in the finals of the 2021 Champions League in Istanbul on May 29.
Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah
Sports Journalist
