The curtain didn’t fall on the Spanish Super Cup final with the final whistle; instead, another chapter of the story unfolded off the pitch, in a tense atmosphere that spilled into the locker rooms, amid escalating controversy following one of the most thrilling Clásico matches in recent years.
Sources close to the event revealed that what transpired after the match was far from trivial, bearing clear signs of unusual tension and actions that angered the opposing side, opening the door to a new crisis that could cast a shadow over future encounters.
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Initially, the scene appeared calm from the outside, but cameras captured moments quite different from what fans are accustomed to at such major events, prompting a series of questions.
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According to observations made after Real Madrid’s 3-2 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah, French star Kylian Mbappé took center stage with actions described by the Catalan camp as unsportsmanlike. Despite playing with a sore knee, Mbappé’s frustration at the loss was evident in his reaction, as he was seen asking some of his teammates to leave the pitch immediately after receiving their silver medals.
But it didn’t stop there. Mbappé, along with his teammate Rodrygo, ignored the traditional guard of honor, sparking outrage and criticism within Barcelona and among its fans.
This scene prompted Barcelona president Joan Laporta to break his silence, expressing his astonishment at the French star’s behavior and emphasizing that the values of sports are based on respect in both victory and defeat.
Laporta pointed out that pressure cannot justify abandoning principles, even in the most difficult moments, while acknowledging the intensity of the rivalry and the sensitivity of recent encounters between the two teams.
The Barcelona president added that the tension between the two sides didn’t begin with the Super Cup final alone, but rather stemmed from previous encounters, most notably the recent league match at the Santiago Bernabéu. However, he stressed that this didn’t justify breaking sporting protocol.
This situation reflects the immense pressure Mbappé is under in his first major season with Real Madrid, especially after losing a title to their arch-rivals, at a time when attention is turning to even more heated matches in La Liga and the Champions League.
The absence of the guard of honor wasn’t just a fleeting moment; it could be the spark for a new phase in the football rivalry between the two giants, as signs of renewed tension are beginning to strongly assert themselves on the Spanish football scene.
