Marcelo mocks Maffeo as Mourinho’s side clinch eighth win

Real Madrid kept their superb form with a 3‑0 win over Valencia at the Mestalla, while former club legend Marcelo ridiculed defender Pablo Maffeo on social media after a contentious foul. The victory marked the eighth straight success for Jose Mourinho’s side across all competitions as Los Blancos head into the November international break.

The encounter sparked controversy when defender Pablo Maffeo, who has a history of heated encounters with Los Blancos, again found himself in the spotlight. Marcelo seized the moment on X, writing “Maffeo really has it in for MADRID… my goodness,” and mockingly calling him ‘Masfeo’, before adding “And a goal” after the first‑half breakthrough.

Maffeo was booked for a foul on Kylian Mbappe just outside the penalty area, earning a yellow card. Mbappe’s ensuing free‑kick struck the wall, allowing Fede Valverde to tap in the rebound for Real Madrid’s opening goal.

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Visibly frustrated, Maffeo criticised the referee in a half‑time interview, saying “I don’t feel like doing this interview at all. It’s rubbish,” and insisting the foul that led to the goal should not have been awarded.

His animosity with Real Madrid dates back to his Mallorca days, where he frequently clashed with Vinicius Jr., involving controversial challenges and gestures toward the Brazilian. Although he once claimed the dispute was settled, he appears to have reopened the feud.

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Mourinho’s men secured all three points on Saturday, enjoying the last laugh, and Maffeo is likely to face a hostile reception when he visits the Santiago Bernabeu, leaving the future of this rivalry uncertain.