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Real Madrid Honors Nepal Flood Victims Before Malaga Victory
Nepal has suffered very serious floods and landslides that have killed hundreds of people.
Many more people are still missing.
Real Madrid and Malaga stood quietly for a minute before their football match to remember the victims.
Real Madrid also sent a message saying it was standing with Nepal.
Barcelona and other football clubs have shown support too.
The disaster damaged homes, roads, bridges and other important structures.
It was reportedly caused by ice and rock collapsing near the Nepal-Tibet border.
After the tribute, Real Madrid won the match against Malaga 4-0.
Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler scored for Real Madrid, while Malaga also conceded an own goal.
Real Madrid and Malaga observed a minute’s silence for victims of Nepal’s devastating floods and landslides.
Nepal’s reported death toll reached 788, with more than 2,500 people still missing.
Nearly 9,500 people were rescued, according to Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.
Real Madrid shared the message “Standing With Nepal,” following similar support from Barcelona and other football clubs.
Real Madrid defeated Malaga 4-0 on August 30, with goals from Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler, plus an own goal.
- Who
- The victims and affected people of Nepal, along with Real Madrid, Malaga, Barcelona and other football clubs expressing solidarity.
- What
- Real Madrid and Malaga observed a minute’s silence for victims of Nepal’s floods and landslides before Real Madrid won 4-0.
- Where
- At the Santiago Bernabeu during Real Madrid’s match against Malaga; the disaster affected northern and central Nepal.
- When
- The match and tribute took place on Sunday, August 30, 2026; the report was published on August 31, 2026.
- Why
- To remember those killed and show solidarity with people affected by the disaster.
Key facts
- Reported death toll
- 788 people
- People missing
- More than 2,500
- People rescued
- Almost 9,500, according to Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority
- Match result
- Real Madrid 4-0 Malaga
- Real Madrid scorers
- Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler; one additional goal was an own goal
- Reported disaster trigger
- A collapse or avalanche of ice and rock near the Nepal-Tibet border
- Real Madrid message
- “Standing With Nepal”
Quotes
Jude Bellingham
Real Madrid midfielder discussing his attacking midfield role under Jose Mourinho
“I have got the freedom to go higher or lower if we need, I am enjoying myself a lot”
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“Standing With Nepal”
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