Shocking! Ronaldo’s Face On Fake Currency Notes Thrown On Pitch By Furious Valladolid Fans Protesting Relegation; Video
Real Valladolid’s La Liga clash against Barcelona on Saturday night was overshadowed by a dramatic fan protest that turned the spotlight away from the pitch and firmly onto club president Ronaldo Nazario. In a striking act of defiance, thousands of angry fans hurled an estimated 60,000 fake €500 notes onto the field during the 12th minute of the match at the Nuevo Zorrilla Stadium.
As the flurry of purple notes rained down from the stands, security personnel rushed to clear the field while players watched in confusion. The match was temporarily halted, and chants condemning the club’s management echoed through the stadium, intensifying the already toxic atmosphere.
Why did fans protest against Ronaldo?
The protest was planned and widely publicised in the days leading up to the game. It was spearheaded by the Real Valladolid Federation of Supporters’ Clubs in coordination with the prominent fan group Fondo Norte 1928. Their message was clear: enough is enough.
The counterfeit currency, printed in Valladolid’s signature purple and emblazoned with the face of the legendary former Brazil striker, was a symbolic attack on Ronaldo’s leadership. Since purchasing the club for €30 million in 2018, the former Barcelona and Real Madrid icon has faced mounting criticism but the latest wave of backlash follows the club’s confirmed relegation to Spain’s Segunda Division with five games still left to play.
For many Valladolid supporters, the stunt encapsulated their deep frustration over what they see as systemic mismanagement and a lack of ambition under Ronaldo’s tenure. This season has been one of the club’s worst in recent memory, and fans have been vocal in blaming the boardroom more than the bench.
Barcelona extend lead on top with comeback win
Barcelona staged a second-half comeback to defeat Real Valladolid 2-1 at the Jose Zorrilla Stadium on Saturday, extending their lead at the top of the La Liga table. Despite falling behind early to a deflected strike from Ivan Sanchez in the sixth minute, the Catalan giants responded with goals from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez to secure all three points.
Raphinha, coming off the bench, leveled the score in the 54th minute, while Fermin Lopez sealed the comeback with a powerful long-range effort following a precise assist from Gerard Martín.
With the win, Barcelona moved to 79 pointsseven clear of second-placed Real Madrid, who play Celta Vigo on Sunday. Hansi Flick’s side now turn their attention to the Champions League semifinal second leg against Inter Milan on Tuesday, after a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg.
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