Story byEx-Atletico star makes bizarre comment against Real Madrid – ‘They have no fans, Flamengo is bigger’Madrid UniversalTue, December 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM UTC·2 min readOnce regarded as one of the most talented players in Spanish football, Saul Niguez’s fall from grace has been quite disappointing to watch, to say the least. The Spaniard has gone from being a regular starter for Atletico Madrid to playing in the Brazilian league. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIndeed, Saul joined Flamengo last summer on a free transfer after failing to establish himself in Diego Simeone’s first-team plans at Atlético. What Saul said about Real MadridDesperately fighting for relevance, Saul Niguez has now made a rather bizarre comment on Real Madrid and its fans. In a recent interaction, the former Atletico Madrid star has criticised the atmosphere at Santiago Bernabeu, claiming that Flamengo has a better atmosphere.“Real Madrid have no fans. You go to the Bernabeu, and you feel nothing at all. Flamengo is bigger than Real Madrid,” he said (h/t El Chiringuito). Saul Niguez joined Flamengo last summer.