Dean Huijsen's dad aims hilarious dig at Man City, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid ahead of Real Madrid's quarter-final showdown with Borussia Dortmund
Barca, Atleti and City mocked in satirical bracket
Post included fake teams like 'Al-TV' and 'Remote Control'
WHAT HAPPENED?
Don Huijsen, the father of Madrid defender Dean, took a playful jab at the three clubs by reposting a satirical Club World Cup bracket on Instagram, mocking their absence from the knockout stages. The meme humorously paired them with fictional teams like "Al-Sofa" and "Remote Control" in a dig at them being made to watch the rest of the tournament from home, while Madrid gear up for a clash with Borussia Dortmund.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The post added fuel to long-standing rivalries, especially between Madrid and Barcelona, who were not involved in the tournament this year. With the Club World Cup spotlight on Los Blancos, fan banter has escalated across social platforms.
DID YOU KNOW?
Madrid defender Huijsen is one of the team's breakout stars of the Club World Cup and has adapted quickly under new coach Xabi Alonso. His performances have drawn praise following his transfer from Bournemouth.
WHAT NEXT?
WHAT NEXT?
Los Blancos will take on Dortmund in the Club World Cup quarter-final in New York, with the winner going on to face either Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich.
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