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Mastantuono Scores in Real Madrid's 6-1 Rout of Monaco and Rejects 'New Messi' and 'Worst Signing' Labels

He also defended Jude Bellingham's work ethic.

Overview

  • Real Madrid overwhelmed AS Monaco 6-1 in the Champions League at the Santiago Bernabéu, with the 18-year-old Argentine finding the net.
  • After the match, Franco Mastantuono said he is neither Lionel Messi nor the club’s worst signing and added that criticism has made him stronger.
  • He described his early months in Spain as an adjustment period following his move from River Plate, noting the challenge of being far from family.
  • Mastantuono said the team showed personality to shift recent poor results, with reporting portraying the victory as a reset following Xabi Alonso’s sacking.
  • Defender Dean Huijsen disclosed he had played for two to three months while injured and now feels physically recovered.