Problems at Real Madrid

May 13, 2026, 22:30
EuropeSports

Introduction

Real Madrid President Florentino Pérez wants new elections. The team is not winning and the President is angry with the news.

Main Body

The team did not win big trophies. Some players fought with each other. President Pérez says the news is lying about the club. He also kicked out 1,600 fans because they sold tickets for too much money. Real Madrid is fighting with other groups. They sent a big book of papers to UEFA. They say FC Barcelona and referees are not fair. The club also paid a fine because some fans said bad things about Pep Guardiola. Real Madrid lost a game to FC Barcelona. They did not win the league title. The manager Alvaro Arbeloa will leave. But President Pérez wants to stay and lead the club.

Conclusion

Real Madrid has many problems with laws, elections, and the news.

Learning

🛑 The Power of 'NOT'

To reach A2, you must know how to say things are not happening. Look at how the story uses did not and is not.

1. Right Now (Present)

  • The team is not winning.
  • Use this for a current situation.

2. In the Past (Past)

  • The team did not win trophies.
  • They did not win the league.
  • Rule: When you use did not, the action word (win) stays in its simple form. You do not change it to 'won'.

Quick Comparison: Is not → Now Did not → Before

📚 Action Words (Verbs)

Notice how these simple words move the story forward:

  • Fought →\rightarrow (Past of Fight)
  • Kicked out →\rightarrow (To make someone leave)
  • Paid →\rightarrow (Past of Pay)
  • Leave →\rightarrow (To go away)

Pattern: President Pérez →\rightarrow Wants →\rightarrow Elections (Person →\rightarrow Action →\rightarrow Thing)

Vocabulary Learning

team (n.)
a group of people who work together
Example:The football team practiced every day.
president (n.)
the person who leads an organization
Example:The president gave a speech.
elections (n.)
a process where people choose leaders
Example:The elections will be held next month.
tickets (n.)
a pass that allows entry to an event
Example:I bought tickets for the match.
money (n.)
currency used to buy goods or services
Example:She saved money for a trip.
league (n.)
a group of sports teams that play against each other
Example:The league starts in September.
manager (n.)
a person who runs a team or organization
Example:The manager coached the players.
leave (v.)
to go away from a place
Example:He will leave the office at 5 p.m.
stay (v.)
to remain in a place
Example:They will stay at the hotel.
fine (n.)
a monetary penalty
Example:He had to pay a fine for parking.