Fan headbutts player

MADRID - A young Real Madrid star was ‘headbutted’ after their match at the weekend.

Iker Bravo, a forward for Los Blancos Juvenil A, was the victim of the attack following their 4-2 victory against Rayo Majadahonda on Sunday, February 18. The incident occurred as the 19-yearold was heading back to the team bus at La Oliva.

According to Spanish outlet Relevo, Bravo had been verbally abused during the game and was called a ‘clown’ as he greeted someone he knew. A group of fans waited for him, with one person approaching Bravo to deliver the headbutt.

Real Madrid staff stepped in at this point, and luckily, the Mirror report

Bravo did not suffer any serious injuries. It’s reported that the young player often becomes a target for insults during away games.

Thanks

The Spanish side won their away game thanks to two goals from Hugo de Llanos and one each from Mesonero and Paulo Iago. They are currently second in their division after winning nine matches in a row.

Bravo began his youth career with Espluguenc before moving to Barcelona and then Bayer Leverkusen in 2021. Upon his move, sporting director Simon Rolfes described him as a ‘really big talent’.

The young Catalan footballer became Leverkusen’s youngest-ever player when he debuted at 16 during the DFB

Cup defeat against Karlsruher SC. He only played twice for the German team’s first squad.

After just one season, Bravo returned to Spain as Real Madrid secured the striker on loan with an option to make the move permanent. The Barcelona youth product reportedly commanded a €6million (£5.1 million) fee as Carlo Ancelotti’s team beat Atletico Madrid to his signature.

Bravo spent his first season with the club playing for Castilla and made 22 appearances in Primera Federacion Group 1 last term but has spent more time with Juvenil A this term. The young forward has been productive in the UEFA Youth League across his two seasons in Madrid, scoring six goals in 10 matches while providing five assists.