Arthur Melo declares Real Madrid the best football team in the world after loss to La Liga giants
On Sunday, February 25, 2025, former Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo, now playing for Girona, acknowledged Real Madrid as the “best team in the world” following a 2-0 defeat to the Spanish giants in La Liga.
Melo, who was introduced as a substitute during the match, was unable to prevent his team from losing to the reigning champions, who secured all three points with the win.
In his post-match comments, the Brazilian star said, “Real Madrid is the best club in the world right now.”
Arthur joined Barcelona in 2018 from Gremio for a reported €31 million, where he made 72 appearances, scoring four goals and providing six assists. During his time with the Catalan club, he won both La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup before moving to Juventus in 2020 for a reported €80.6 million.
In his six encounters with Real Madrid, Arthur has won three matches, drawn once, and lost twice.
