The penance of Camavinga

He Bernabeu does not forget After elimination in Munichthe stadium handed down a sentence and apportioned the culprits. Among the names indicated (Vinicius and Mbappé) emerged with special force that of Eduardo Camavinga. The Frenchman was not a starter, but when he entered the second half he found himself with a constant whistle, the hardest of the night.

Each intervention of his was accompanied by the murmur of disapproval. The fans were aware of his latest mistakes: the expulsion at the Allianz Arenadecisive on the verge of extra time, and recent performances against Mallorca and Girona that had fueled distrust.

A solitary ‘self-punishment’

But the most significant thing came later. When the game was over and the stadium began to empty, Camavinga walked the grass again. Only. Without companions. He went around the Bernabéu completely while applauding the stands and holding his hands in a gesture of apology.. He assumed all the responsibility and anger of the stadium. A kind of public ‘self-punishment’.

Arbeloa, after the meeting, wanted to support him: “He is a player with a lot of personality. Despite his youth, he has experience and is always prepared to help the team when needed.” Camavinga had already apologized days before on social networks for his expulsion in Munich, an action as controversial as it is decisive. But this time it was different. This time he did it face to face.

The Frenchman is going through one of the most delicate moments since his arrival at Real Madrid. It chains errors, has lost prominence and has become the focus of criticism. However, his gesture at the Bernabéu suggests something deeper and published in MARCA: Camavinga does not want to move. And you have already taken the first step. The next one, the final one, will have to hit it with the ball.