Problems at Real Madrid

May 15, 2026, 19:40
EuropeSports

Introduction

Real Madrid won 2-0 against Real Oviedo. But the manager and the player Kylian Mbappé are not happy with each other. The fans are also angry.

Main Body

Mbappé is unhappy. He says the manager, Álvaro Arbeloa, does not want him to play first. Arbeloa says this is not true. He says Mbappé is not fit and needs more practice. The fans at the stadium whistled at Mbappé. They are angry because he went on holiday when he was hurt. The fans also shouted at the club president, Florentino Pérez. Real Madrid is not winning trophies this year. President Pérez wants new elections for the club. He also has problems with the referees because he says they are not honest.

Conclusion

Real Madrid has many problems inside and outside the club before the last games.

Learning

⚡ THE POWER OF 'NOT'

In this story, everything is a problem. To talk about problems in English, we often use not to change a positive idea into a negative one.

How it works:

  • Happy →\rightarrow not happy
  • True →\rightarrow not true
  • Winning →\rightarrow not winning
  • Honest →\rightarrow not honest

Look at these patterns from the text:

  1. People's feelings: "The manager and the player... are not happy."
  2. The Truth: "Arbeloa says this is not true."
  3. The Result: "Real Madrid is not winning trophies."

Simple Rule: Put not after words like is, are, or do to say 'no' to a situation. It is the fastest way to describe a conflict or a mistake in A2 English.

Vocabulary Learning

manager (n.)
a person in charge of a team or organization
Example:The manager will meet with the players after the game.
player (n.)
someone who takes part in a sport
Example:The player scored a goal in the final minute.
happy (adj.)
feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
Example:She felt happy after receiving the good news.
angry (adj.)
feeling or showing strong annoyance
Example:The fans were angry when the match was postponed.
unhappy (adj.)
not happy; feeling sad or dissatisfied
Example:He was unhappy with the decision.
says (v.)
to speak or express something
Example:She says she will come to the party.
play (v.)
to participate in a sport or game
Example:They will play in the tournament next week.
fit (adj.)
in good physical condition
Example:She is fit and runs every morning.
practice (n.)
repeated exercise to improve skill
Example:The team needs more practice before the final.
stadium (n.)
a large arena for sports
Example:Fans gathered in the stadium to watch the match.
holiday (n.)
a period of rest or vacation
Example:They went on holiday to the beach.
hurt (v.)
to cause pain or injury
Example:He was hurt during the game.
club (n.)
an organization of people with common interests
Example:The club will hold a meeting next week.
president (n.)
the head of an organization
Example:The president announced new rules.
trophies (n.)
awards for winning
Example:They lifted the trophies after the victory.
honest (adj.)
truthful and fair
Example:The referee was honest and called the foul.
many (adj.)
a large number of
Example:Many fans came to support the team.
games (n.)
sport competitions
Example:The games last until midnight.