Real Madrid travelled to El Sardinero to face Racing Santander in La Liga yesterday and secured a 3-0 victory over the hosts.
It was a game that produced several memorable moments, but the most heartwarming story emerged after the final whistle.
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A young supporter who suffered an accident during the match ended up meeting Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni.
According to Diario AS, a boy named Maximo was accidentally struck in the face by a wayward Tchouameni shot in the second half.
Real Madrid subsequently arranged for him and his father to meet the players after the full-time whistle.
The incident occurred around the 50th minute when Tchouameni attempted a powerful shot from outside the penalty area.
Unfortunately, the ball flew into the stands and struck Maximo, leaving him visibly upset as his father comforted him.
Following the match, Tchouameni personally met the youngster, checked on his condition and presented him with a signed shirt.
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However, Mbappe’s appearance made the encounter even more memorable.
“Are you okay? It’s Tchouameni’s fault, isn’t it? He doesn’t know how to shoot!” the French superstar joked, leaving the youngster laughing before posing for a photograph with him.
Speaking after the incident, Maximo’s father confirmed that his son was fine and had avoided serious injury.
Tchouameni’s shot hit a young fan in the stands. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)
“Maximo is absolutely fine. It was just a scare,” he explained, before expressing his appreciation for the treatment they received.
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He also revealed that the family had a special attachment to Los Blancos. Maximo was born on the day the club won its 14th Champions League title.
The youngster’s father was particularly moved by Mbappe’s kindness, with the encounter proving to be a memorable occasion.
The Frenchman’s joke about Tchouameni also shows the camaraderie between the duo and how it helped ease the young boy’s nerves.
It was a gesture that took just a few minutes of the two Real Madrid stars’ time, but one that Maximo will remember for the rest of his life.
