La Masia-born winger breaks down as fans lash out after crucial miss vs Barcelona.
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Real Madrid youngster Victor Munoz has been forced to disable comments on his Instagram after receiving a wave of online abuse following a crucial missed chance in El Clasico.
With Madrid trailing and time slipping away, Munoz—subbed in after Vinicius Jr.’s injury—was gifted a golden opportunity by Kylian Mbappe in the 89th minute. One-on-one with Wojciech Szczesny, he panicked under pressure, misfired horribly, and sent the ball soaring into the Montjuïc stands.
The miss not only cost Madrid a point but lit a firestorm online. Fans hurled vile abuse:
“Just f*ing retire.”
“You were Barcelona’s best player.”
“You’ll never make it here.”
Tears at full-time, silence online: Munoz wept after the final whistle, knowing what the moment could’ve meant. The 21-year-old winger, who once trained at Barcelona’s famed La Masia with the likes of Balde, Fermin, and Xavi Simons, had a career-defining moment in his grasp—and let it slip.
Background: Munoz joined Madrid from La Masia in 2017 and has been a standout for Castilla, scoring 10 goals and assisting 7 this season. But the leap to the first team in the biggest game of all proved overwhelming.
Barcelona fans show mixed feelings: Some Blaugrana fans mocked him—“Guess the Barça blood in his veins isn’t completely polluted yet”—while others defended the young talent, saying Madridistas have gone too far.
Wider pattern of toxic treatment: This is the second consecutive week a top player has muted Instagram comments. Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo did the same after drawing criticism despite openly showing remorse online.
What It Means:
Munoz’s confidence may be shaken, but his talent remains evident.
The incident raises concerns over fan behavior and player mental health.
It reflects the brutal pressure young stars face at elite clubs—especially in emotionally charged fixtures like El Clasico.
