Nach wüsten Beschimpfungen von Fans in Málaga betonte Bayern-Leihgabe Bryan Zaragoza laut T-Online: “Ich habe nichts falsch gemacht.”
The 25-year-old winger, currently on loan from German giants FC Bayern to Spanish side Espanyol Barcelona, found himself at the center of a hostile reception in his native Andalusia. During a match between Espanyol and Málaga that ended in a 1:1 draw, Zaragoza opened the scoring in the 13th minute, triggering an angry reaction from the home crowd after he celebrated his goal and cupped his ear toward the stands.
Hostile Reception And Death Wishes In Andalusia
Footage circulated widely on social media platform X showing numerous Málaga supporters chanting death threats directly at the forward, shouting “Bryan, die.” According to the Spanish sports daily Marca, the verbal abuse escalated not immediately after the opening goal, but following a later on-field confrontation between Zaragoza and Málaga player Carlos Puga that resulted in yellow cards for both competitors.
Zaragoza responded to the hostile chants with further gestures toward the tribunes, drawing loud jeers and whistles every time he touched the ball for the remainder of the fixture. The player defended his actions after the final whistle, insisting he meant no disrespect to his hometown club.
Zaragoza Defends His Actions And Explains The Feud
“I respect Málaga because it is the club of my hometown,” said Zaragoza, who was born in the Andalusian port city. “But when I score a goal, why shouldn’t I be allowed to celebrate it? I also don’t understand why people are so angry at me. I haven’t done anything wrong.”
The forward emphasized that he merely scored and celebrated without directing offensive gestures at the stands. He also addressed his historical connection to the local club, revealing that a move to Málaga was never materialized by the team itself.
“I could have played on the pitch for Málaga, but they never wanted me. I have never played for the club,” Zaragoza noted, adding a parting remark about the club’s past decisions regarding his career: “They made a mistake.”
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