Real Madrid return to the Santiago Bernabeu today (Saturday) for the first time since the sacking of Xabi Alonso, which caused a wave of criticism among both fans and commentators.
Despite liking Alonso very much, strong discontent could once again be heard in the Bernabeu stands, this time not only at the expense of Vinicius Junior, but also within the club.
With this in mind, Real Madrid have already sent a stern message to fans who would like to boo in the stadium against Levante.
The section of fans known as the Grada de Animacion
Real Madrid will strictly monitor the sector
According to the medium SER chain, club officials have set a clear line regarding fan behavior, especially towards the "Grada de Animacion", the section with the noisiest fans. They have reportedly told members of this section that strict supervision will be exercised during the match.
The instructions are clear and leave no room for interpretation: after the match, the club intends to review the security camera footage from the stands. The ultimatum is that any member of the "Grada de Animacion" who is filmed whistling the team will be banned from entering that section.
The club's stance is clearly one of zero tolerance for negative atmosphere in the main fan section. The message to these fans is straightforward: "Whoever wants to whistle, let them whistle outside the stadium."
With Vinicius Jr. having been booed in recent weeks and the sacking of Xabi Alonso further fueling tensions among fans, the board is keen for the “Grada de Animacion” to be a source of vocal support, not protest.
While they cannot control the entire stadium, the club has decided to aggressively suppress discontent within its most organized sector. /Telegraph/
