'Totally Unnoticed': Cacereno Player Slams Hazard For Disastrous Copa del Rey Display

Real Madrid beat the fourth-tier Cacereno side to book their spot in the Copa del Rey last 16.

A second-half goal from Rodrygo saw Madrid knock the opponent out of the competition.

But one of the main talking points from the cup clash on Tuesday night was that of Eden Hazard's display.

The Belgian failed to make an impression during his 67 minutes on the field.

The 31-year-old completed the game without having a shot and was unable to attempt any dribbles.

Cacereno's Carmelo Mereciano has since taken aim at Hazard, stating that he 'didn't care' about the match.

Speaking to Diario AS, he said: "Hazard? It was like he didn't care about the game. He didn't want to take the ball, he didn't run. He was totally unnoticed."

Carlo Ancelotti, however, defended Hazard as he took a swipe at the playing conditions, claiming it was 'impossible' to play on the pitch.

"I liked Eden. It’s difficult to evaluate players individually, it was impossible to play. Smaller players like Hazard or Rodrygo suffer more, but he delivered."

As for Hazard, he's made seven appearances across all competitions for Los Blancos this season and only edges closer to an exit.

Source: Tribuna