Social media users have accused Spanish giants Real Madrid of using black magic, popularly known as 'juju' in the local dialect, during their massive 3-0 win over Manchester City in the Champions League.

The cagey encounter took place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Spain, where the 15-time champions showcased their class with a commanding result despite a squad depleted by injuries.

Uruguayan midfielder Fede Valverde’s hat-trick sealed an emphatic victory in the first leg, something most people never expected.

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Ahead of the game, there was a general impression that the Premier League giants would smash Los Blancos, considering Madrid’s recent inconsistent performances in La Liga.

Another reason was the injury crisis at Real Madrid, with key players such as Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Éder Militão, and David Alaba sidelined, seemingly giving City the advantage.

However, Real Madrid defied the odds to win convincingly, surprising many football fans and pundits who were left dumbfounded by the team’s performance.

Some social media users asserted that the way the club consistently produces results in its worst moments at the Bernabéu in the Champions League could be due to the use of juju for those “magical” nights.

Meanwhile, others rejected the claim, arguing that the dedication and hard work of the players and technical team paid off with such an authoritative result.

There were also those who commended the squad for their disciplined defensive display and strategic attacking play despite being depleted.

The return leg will take place at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with Pep Guardiola’s men aiming for a comeback.

Read the reactions below:

Real madrid dey use juju

— Tema Mayor 🇬🇭 🇬🇧 (@Pro_designer_) June 1, 2024

It’s not juju, it’s football
Very unpredictable game

— TIMMYDANIELS (@Techitdan) March 11, 2026

One day the juju that Real Madrid are using in the Champions League will be exposed for the entire world to see… I’m very patient

— Don (@Opresii) March 11, 2026

E reach time to call EPL teams fraud, e say na juju 😂😂😂

— 𝕆𝕝𝕦 𝚃𝚑𝚘𝚖𝚊𝚜 𝐸𝑚𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑢𝑒𝑙 (@spikemmy) March 11, 2026

Juju madrid

— kaybahd🤬 (@bades_kay) March 12, 2026

Na this juju we use today 😄
Very effective and active 😂 pic.twitter.com/lEl7FQp9nO

— Otis♥️🦅🦅 (@otis1960575) March 11, 2026

Oboy
If you get this juju eh
You go dey renew am on a stead
But are you willing to sacrifice some of your best players to ACL?
Na the effectiveness of the juju be that😂😂

— Mr_SlimVal (@MSlimval) March 11, 2026

The JuJu that arsenal needs to win a treble

— JORDAN (@jordan_navido) March 12, 2026

If juju was being used, no other club will even make it to the finals. It’ll be A vs B teams of Madrid every single season.

— Bright Buertey (@BrightBuertey) March 12, 2026

Chale you people dey tell me this match Eno be juju Real Madrid Dey use ?

— Mempeasem President (@AsieduMends) May 8, 2024