The Argentine winger has moved on with life. He is looking to settle at Manchester United and find the affection he claims he never got at the Santiago Bernabeu. Meanwhile, Madridistas are still not over his departure.
Indeed, Angel di Maria’s name may continue to resound in the back of their minds until Los Blancos find a way to turn their season around. The drastic changes made by president Florentino Perez this summer – such as signing Chicharito ahead of Falcao and letting Xabi Alonso leave – have not gone well with all supporters.
Selling Diego Lopez and keeping icon Iker Casillas is another decision that left many baffled. The latter had a terrible adventure at the 2014 World Cup with Spain and his bad performance in Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid on Saturday night has made matters worse.
The blame game is gradually reaching its climax and most fingers are pointing at president Florentino Perez. While Madridistas are frustrated, admirers of less-wealthy club Atleti are enjoying the moment. Here’s a selection of the best tweets after the Madrid derby, from facts to stats to trolls and opinions!
Los Blancos trolled and slammed
Real Madrid rank is so low, even iPhone 6 plus can't show them in La Liga table..pic.twitter.com/vs7RU94c8C
— Leo Messi (@messi10stats) September 13, 2014
Chicharito : From one sinking ship to another pic.twitter.com/Gt0OluBX2n
— Football Funnys (@FootballFunnys) September 13, 2014
"Real Madrid is a step up in my career" - Toni Kroos...or 11 steps down?pic.twitter.com/ejdrVDZAhY
— Rashad Jr. (@Raashaad) September 13, 2014
Real Madrid fans to Angel Di Maria: http://t.co/VN29GdGIoo
— Football Vines (@FootballVines) September 13, 2014
Whether Angel Di Maria is a success at United is irrelevant. How could Real Madrid sell the Argentine after last season? Big loss.
— 101 Great Goals (@102greatgoals) September 13, 2014
Madrid certainly do not miss Di Maria, eh? Spanish press ruined Neymar's season. What about selling Di Maria and getting James? Hypocrites.
— Seleção Brasileira (@BrazilStats) September 13, 2014
Spend 100M+ in the transfer window and ended up making their team more weak. Real Madrid pic.twitter.com/ghtNaNawkF
— Football Funnys (@FootballFunnys) September 13, 2014
Sold Di Maria and Xabi Alonso, Iker Casillas jeered by Bernabeu fans, 2 consecutive losses.pic.twitter.com/AxvOVYw9TR
— El Maestro (@ElMaestrofcb) September 13, 2014
Today, people will try to blame Benzema, Casillas, Arbeloa, & other players. The fact of the matter is: the whole team is poor right now.
— RMadridHome (@RMadridHome) September 13, 2014
1 - Real Madrid have lost their first La Liga game against Atletico with Iker Casillas as starter (23 derbies). End.
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) September 13, 2014
Atletico Madrid praised
Easily the best manager in the world. pic.twitter.com/s5sEQtJW6Y
— GeniusFootball (@GeniusFootball) September 13, 2014
They can trap Simeone behind glass but they can't contain his Atletico Madrid team.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) September 13, 2014
Ronaldo - 80M Bale - 85M James - 60M Simeone's brain - Priceless @realmadriden#RealMadridAtleti
— Arun (@iamjhakaas) September 13, 2014
Madrid derby. Atletico win at Real. Fascinating viewing. A celebration of the collective, team before self. Real's balance not quite right.
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) September 13, 2014
Not sure why it's a surprise Atletico won tonight. They're the reigning champions, and UCL finalists. Both deserved, need more respect.
— Adam Bhatti (@Adam_Bhatti) September 13, 2014
In their stadium, rule your city. @atleti pic.twitter.com/rAxygt5zH9
— Nike Football (@nikefootball) September 13, 2014
Real Madrid's next game is against FC Basel in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Their right to fail is less than minimal. The 10-time European kings are under pressure to overcome the bump in the road that has seen them win only once (against Cordoba) in five competitive matches since clinching the 2014 UEFA Super Cup.
