# The Bernabéu’s Brutal Captain’s Curse

URL: https://technosports.co.in/the-bernabeus-brutal-captains-curse/  
Published: 2026-06-12  
Updated: 2026-06-12  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The Santiago Bernabéu is witnessing a haunting cycle. With Dani Carvajal’s exit confirmed for 2026, he becomes the sixth consecutive Real Madrid captain to depart in six years.

- 2021: Ramos
- 2022: Marcelo
- 2023: Benzema
- 2024: Nacho
- 2025: Modrić
- 2026: Carvajal

The iconic armband has transformed from a symbol of ultimate loyalty into a chilling final farewell signal for legends.