Following the Spanish Super Cup final, Barcelona president Joan Laporta was openly surprised by Real Madrid players' behavior. The Catalan giants won the next trophy, defeating the "Royal Club" 3-2 in a fierce and dramatic match.
As it turned out, during the award ceremony, Real Madrid players did not create a championship corridor for the winning team. According to some sources, Kylian Mbappé advised his teammates not to open a path for Barcelona's honor. This situation provoked a sharp reaction from Laporta.
Notably, before the final, Barcelona's players had established a corridor of honor for Real Madrid, who finished second in the tournament. This, according to Laporta, is an example of etiquette and mutual respect in football.
"We were far superior to our opponents on the field. If we had used the opportunities better, the score could have been larger. Honestly, I assess the opponent as struggling at six and a half points on a ten-point scale during the game," said the Barcelona president.
Laporta also specifically addressed the matter of game control. He emphasized that Barcelona maintained the initiative throughout the match. "We controlled the game, which brought calmness to the team. Of course, Real Madrid can pose a threat in any counter-attack, but today the scenario went as we wanted. "It was a game close to ideal," he said.
The President emphasized that the most important issue is the principle of respect. Whether you win or lose, respect for the opponent must be maintained. We were cultured both on and off the field and achieved victory with honor," Laporta added.
He also noted that the "Real" players' nervousness may have persisted after the previous match at the Santiago Bernabéu (1:2). - They were angry after that defeat. But we saw that our players behaved very professionally. Perhaps they had a premonition that Barça's chances of winning were high," said the club president.
In short, the final caused a lot of discussion not only on the field but also off the field. Barcelona, while winning the next trophy, once again demonstrated their commitment to their values.
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