At 4:12 pm on June 8, 2025, at Vietnam’s hour, a great controversy broke out in the Spanish football village when the president of Real Madrid, Florentino Pérez, sent a shocking request to coach Luis de la Fuente of the Spanish team. Pérez asked De La Fuente not to use any Real Madrid player in the UEFA Nations League final with Portugal, scheduled for this weekend. This decision immediately caused a reaction wave, not only of fans but also of the team members themselves.
It is believed that the reason behind Pérez’s application is related to the health and performance of Real Madrid players after a long season. With names such as Vinícius Júor, Rodrygo and Federico Valverde, who plays an important role in the Spanish team, the fact that eliminating them outside the final can seriously affect the possibilities of the La Roja championship. Pérez, who always protects the interests of the club, said players must rest to prepare for the new 2025/2026 season, especially when Real Madrid is preparing to protect the champions League title.
However, Luis de la Fuente’s reaction made everything more nervous. Immediately after receiving the application, the Spanish coach responded with a brief but heavy statement: “Real Madrid did not decide for the team.” These nine words, published at the press conference this afternoon, not only made Pérez but also the leadership of Real Madrid must be silent. De la Fuente’s response confirmed the autonomy of the national team and sent a clear message that it would not let the club pressure dominate its decision.
Fans on social networks have been divided into two sides. One side supports the position of the source, saying that the national team must put on the top, while the other side criticized Pérez for lacking respect for the international spirit. Hashtag #delafuentevspressz quickly rose to the best trends on Twitter, with thousands of fierce debates. Experts say that this incident can damage the relationship between Real Madrid and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in the near future.
The final against Portugal, where Spain faced Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates, will be a great test for De la Fuente. Maintaining or type of real players in Madrid will be a historical decision. Meanwhile, Pérez can face the main pressure pressure of the club if his stars cannot play. With only a few days to the party, both parties face a great challenge, and this story promises to continue heating public opinion in the world.
