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Huh! So there’s THAT Narrative Again!

He won’t be selling watermelons in the streets of Madrid this time around, but this defeat at the Wanda after the whole Vinicius thing is bound to sting Diego Simeone. Somehow the “rich Royal Whites vs the working class Rojiblancos” narrative once again managed to turn into a “Good guys vs Bad guys” one, after fans of the latter team sang racist chants, following Koke’s controversial comments.

Nero Disco Time

Alright ya all. Time for something to take our minds off the game - though not entirely due to the dancing theme of the past few days. Mention a (italo) disco song you enjoy!

Have a great week and may the Madridismo be with ya!