Spanish Duo Marc Cucurella and Adama Traore's Awkward Reunion on TV Show After Chelsea vs West Ham Melee
Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella faced an awkward reunion with West Ham star Adama Traore on a Spanish chat show following their on-field altercation during the London derby clash at Stamford Bridge. Despite their on-pitch scuffle, the Spanish duo shared their perspectives and cleared the air during the televised appearance.
Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella was ambushed again by West Ham star Adama Traore after their fracas during the London derby at Stamford Bridge. The Spanish pair appeared on a chat show in their native country and an awkward reunion followed.Cucurella and Adama went face-to-face during the most recent London derby between the Blues and the Hammers, with Adama coming out on top after throwing the left-back to the ground. That then led to a fracas that saw Joao Pedro attempt to defend his team-mate, after Enzo Fernandez had scored a late winner in the five-goal thriller. However, the pair have now been placed together in an awkward reunion on Spanish television. Speaking to 3 Cat Fanzone show, Cucurella admitted he did provoke Adama. He said: “Joao Pedro saved my life, honestly, if I were Joao, I would have run backwards.“It was towards the end of the game. I put my body in a bit, we scuffled, and at one point I stood up and saw I was very close to him.“So I thought, ‘I’ll stick my head out a little and see if I can stir things up,’ and then he grabbed me, pulled me down, and a real scuffle broke out.“These things happen, I don’t have a problem with it.“That said, if I ran into him on the street, I’d hesitate about whether to say hello after this.”With Cucurella having revealed that he would not say hello to Adama on the street, he was then forced to smile and clap as the muscular Hammers star appeared from behind the scenes.Adama said: “It was just the heat of the moment during the match, nothing more.“I personally ran into Marc, and I know he’s a good guy – it’s nothing personal, it all stays on the field.”Cucurella then made a joke, adding: "Now I'm calm because there's a screen between us."Speaking after the game, Hammers boss Nuno Espirito Santo said: "It's frustrating and sad that this game went away from us. "The idea is to keep the same, the way we played in the first half. Chelsea were going to react, but we didn't defend it. Crosses created a lot of problems for us. "We have to react. This week, it's about reacting, bouncing back and going again. We started the second half in control. After Chelsea reacted, we could not control it."Looking for smarter football bets? Get expert previews, data-driven predictions & winning insights with GOAL Tips on Telegram. Join our growing community now!Speaking after the game, Cucurella was positive about his side's performance despite his brawl with Adama.He said: "At half-time we spoke. In the end, it's about our mentality and the desire we showed in the second half. We are very happy."[Liam Rosenior] said it's about us. If we go to press, want the ball, play with confidence, we will get the chances to win."We have very good players and a very good team, since the start of the second half we showed a lot of energy and desire. If we play with this energy we are able to win at lot of games."Joao Pedro, who came to his aid, added: "Sometimes this can happen, but we have a strong squad. We showed we are capable to do it, now we must look forward and continue."We knew our power. It's another special day. This team is very young but everyone trusts each other - this is our power. We can improve a lot, but this game is important to show the fans how strong we are."Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reportingChelsea face Wolves this weekend as they look to build on last week's win against the Hammers. The Blues are currently one point behind fourth-placed Manchester United ahead of this weekend's fixtures.
The On-Field Fracas
During the recent London derby match between Chelsea and West Ham, tensions ran high as Cucurella and Adama found themselves at the center of a scuffle. Adama's physical aggression towards Cucurella ignited a heated exchange, further fueled by Joao Pedro stepping in to defend his teammate after Enzo Fernandez's late winning goal.
Awkward Reunion on Spanish TV Show
The unexpected encounter between Cucurella and Adama on a Spanish television program provided an opportunity for reconciliation. Cucurella confessed to provoking Adama during the match, while Adama downplayed the incident, attributing it to the intensity of competitive football. Despite their differing accounts, the duo showcased sportsmanship and mutual respect during their televised reunion.
Post-Game Reactions
Following the match, both teams reflected on their performances. Hammers' manager Nuno Espirito Santo expressed disappointment at the loss but emphasized the need to regroup. Cucurella praised his team's second-half resilience and determination, highlighting their positive mindset for future games. Joao Pedro echoed Cucurella's sentiments, emphasizing the squad's unity and potential for improvement.
Looking Ahead
As Chelsea prepares to face Wolves in their upcoming fixture, the focus is on maintaining momentum from their recent victory. With only one point behind fourth place, the Blues aim to secure valuable points to climb the table. Fans can expect an exciting challenge as Chelsea continues their pursuit of higher standings in the Premier League.





