Madrid: Legendary footballer Thierry Henry humorously questioned the supposed magic behind Real Madrid's jersey following their 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League.
According to Ghana Web, the match took place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Spain, where Real Madrid, despite being plagued by injuries, delivered an outstanding performance. The Spanish side's triumph was largely due to Uruguayan midfielder Fede Valverde, whose unexpected hat-trick led to an emphatic win in the first leg. This result defied the pre-match predictions which favored the Premier League giants to dominate Los Blancos.
Henry, a known Barcelona enthusiast, expressed his admiration for Real Madrid's stunning display, acknowledging the team's collective effort and the remarkable performance of Valverde. The former Arsenal striker praised Valverde's dedication to the club and highlighted the midfielder's exceptional achievement.
In a light-hearted moment during his commentary on CBS Sports Golazo, Henry joked about the mystical qualities of Real Madrid's jersey. He suggested, with a touch of humor, that wearing the jersey might even restore his hair due to its magical aura at the Bernab©u.
Henry remarked, "I don't know what they put in that jersey. I really don't. It's obviously a joke what I'm gonna say because I don't want to wear that jersey. But maybe if I put it on, it might help me get my hair back. They put something in it. When they play in the Champions League, I don't know what it is."
He continued, "When they put that shirt on, I said at the beginning of the game that it's a heavy shirt, and then you have to battle against teams that have won in that competition. You have to give them credit because that's the team right now in the first leg where I didn't expect that from Real Madrid," highlighting his surprise at Real Madrid's dominant performance.