Two years after the episode that marked the end of the era  Lebrón / Galán,   mike yanguas  she revisited her relationship with Juan Lebrón. In an interview for  El Chiringito The Spanish player explains that the tension is now behind them and that the two men have managed to turn the page.

A defining moment at the Qatar Major 2024

The origin of the tension dates back to  Qatar Major 2024 When  Juan Lebrón and Ale Galán  were eliminated in the round of 16 by  Mike Yanguas and Javi Garrido .

During this hard-fought match, a request for  video review  Yanguas's statement had provoked Lebrón's anger. The Andalusian player then reacted sharply on the court, which led to a tense exchange between the two players.  Juani Mieres  had intervened to calm the situation.

This episode had left its mark, and shortly afterwards,  Ale Galán  had decided to end his association with Lebrón, one of the most dominant pairs in recent padel history.

The celebration that had reignited the controversy

The tension didn't end there. During the following tournament at  Acapulco In the last event played by Lebrón and Galán together, a celebration by El Lobo had once again caused a stir.

After a victory,  Lebrón had retired his jersey  in front of Yanguas, a gesture that was perceived as provocative and that reignited discussions around their dispute.

Qatar Major 2024: The day everything changed for Galán and Lebrón

A peaceful relationship today

In hindsight, the situation has largely calmed down. Mike Yanguas explained that the two players had taken the time to talk and resolve their differences.

"That's all behind us now. Juan and I get along very well and we laugh a lot together."

The two Andalusians notably exchanged views before the  2024 World Cup in Qatar putting aside their tensions to prioritize the interests of the Spanish team.

"We had already sat down to discuss it a few months earlier and we had sorted everything out."

Words of praise for Lebrón

During this interview,  mike yanguas , today  No. 8 worldwide He also wanted to acknowledge Juan Lebrón's importance to padel.

"Juan brings a lot to padel. He attracts crowds, he fills the stands."

Despite the controversies that have sometimes surrounded the Spanish player, Yanguas also reminds us of the essential: his competitive spirit.

"He's a winner."

Two years after an episode that caused a lot of noise on the circuit, tensions between the two players seem to have definitively dissipated.

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 in Savigny-sur-Clairis, Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!

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