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In early February, Carlo Ancelotti was asked if he has spoken to Rodrygo about his goalscoring drought. The boss answered: "I will never do that. Never. I have been taught that if you tell someone 'think of all animals except the cat, they will think of the cat'."

He delivered… pic.twitter.com/rVrZojmnxz

— Madrid Universal (@MadridUniversal) April 19, 2024

 

Very nice from Carlo. It’s well known theory from Psychology called: Ironic process Theory or The white bear phenomenon

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ironic_process_theory

 

Meanwhile guys like Benitez and Doc rivers are quick to throw their players under the bus

 

Funny when I was a sales director until recently, my bosses always wanted me to put the struggling sales reps under rigorous action plans and trainings.

I kept telling them that. Reminding that they suck is not gonna help.

we can do trainings but it has to be for everyone. Singling them out is only gonna make them doubt themselves even more.

it’s a basic concept that they didn’t understand

 

We can probably afford to rest both our fullbacks. Mendy and Dani are absolutely crucial against Bayern. I wouldn't risk them this weekend.
We can find a way without them.

 

They say fire quickly, hire slowly. Having said that, I am terrible at both

 

🚨 Real Madrid and Ferland Mendy will hold talks very soon. A contract extension is set to be offered.

The player is very happy at the club and will have to make a decision. @lequipe #rmalive pic.twitter.com/tYDqV8PLgD

— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) April 21, 2024

 

Has there ever been a tighter bond and connection to the fans that this current team has?

 

L'equipe usually know what they're talking about when it comes to French players. I really hope it's true. He was sorely missed against Barca at the weekend.

 

Real Madrid have not lost a game at the Santiago Bernabeu in 379 days. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/7LKbqupwt1

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) April 22, 2024

 

Brahim, Güler and Valverde. 😂🤍 pic.twitter.com/tkt2Liy5Br

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) April 22, 2024

Wonderful to see

 

Xabi about Mou's RM team.

🇪🇸 @XabiAlonso says he thinks the number 10 position is the toughest to play because of the lack of space. pic.twitter.com/TYVdYaUDJS

— The Coaches' Voice (@CoachesVoice) May 30, 2020

 

Yup.

 

This is recent? I don't see it on any of their Twitter accounts?

 

Yea. BBQ party at Guler's house on Monday. Carlo btw said Guler will play more in upcoming La Liga games in post match conference yesterday.

🤍🥰 ¡Arda Güler, Brahim y Valverde se lo pasan en grande juntos!

🍖🔥 Los jugadores del Madrid, junto con sus familias, de barbacoa en casa del turco.

Vía: ardaguler (Instagram) pic.twitter.com/5lNSgBFEIb

— El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) April 22, 2024

 

I just mentioned this in another post, before reading this. You see it in the celebrations and in the way a lot of the players interact with the fans during the game. It’s definitely something extra this squad has. And as good as some of our previous teams have been, it makes supporting them a bit more fun.

 

🏗 Santiago Bernabéu getting ready to host the first concert. @jcairetaserra pic.twitter.com/H1FABCAqXG

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) April 23, 2024

scene where the management turns off the song right at the chorus so that the fans can sing hala madrid with their own voices. the atmosphere at the santiago bernabeu, the best stadium in the world, is always so magical. use your earphones or turn up your volume. 🔊 pic.twitter.com/Lb5rOFqRSg

— emily (@milysparty) April 22, 2024

 

I'm not the only one thinking it then. It seems these players genuinely want to celebrate with the fans as they are fans themselves. Great to see that connection.

 

Vini and Rodrygo ran off the bench to celebrate after Jude’s goal. Not the team but with the fans. I love it, and it seems to come mostly from Vinicius. Jude has that connection too, but I think this has stemmed from Vini

 

Yea, I remember Vini celebrating with fans during the first home game when fans were allowed back in the stadium after 1.5 years of Covid restrictions. It's been a feature ever since.

 

"The Brazil winger couldn't contain his emotions, jumping over the pitchside advertising hoardings -- and breaching COVID protocols in the process -- to celebrate with fans in the lower tier"
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37620665/best-day-my-life

 

Yes man great memories

 

Rüdiger: "Facing Bayern Munich? I think it will be difficult to choose the clear candidate to win the tie. Bayern are a very big team and the match will be on equal terms. There is Harry Kane, but he is not alone. They have Musiala, Leroy Sane, who I hope will be in good shape to… pic.twitter.com/g76VM7AZC5

— Madrid Universal (@MadridUniversal) April 24, 2024