In the Spanish Super Cup final held at the Jewel Stadium in Saudi Arabia, Real Madrid suffered a resounding defeat against its traditional rival Barcelona, with a score of 5-2, in a match that witnessed remarkable brilliance from the Catalan team’s players.
Barcelona delivered an exceptional football performance from the start of the match until the end, securing the title with a fantastic collective display. In contrast, Real Madrid appeared far from its best, struggling with weak defense and a lackluster offensive performance that failed to meet expectations.
This heavy defeat came as a shock to the Royal fans, while it was a historic night for Barça, who celebrated at the Jewel Stadium.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper “Defensa Central”, Real Madrid’s crushing defeat against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final led to angry reactions within the team, as the players could not hide their disappointment with the poor performance in this match.
The most notable among those frustrated were the team’s star player Kylian Mbappé and Uruguayan midfielder Valverde, who did not hesitate to express their dissatisfaction with the disastrous performances of Ferland Mendy and Lucas Vazquez.
Mbappé and Valverde asked coach Carlo Ancelotti after the match to exclude the aforementioned duo from the starting lineup for the rest of the season, emphasizing that their performances in the Clasico were far below the required standard, causing several mistakes that contributed to the heavy defeat.
In internal statements to the team, Valverde stressed that this duo was largely responsible for the defeat, while Mbappé asserted that the team cannot compete for titles if these players remain in the starting lineup.
These demands reflect the frustration felt by the players due to the poor performances of some of their teammates, in addition to the immense pressure that Ancelotti is facing after this painful loss.