Barcelona, Real Madrid and Mbappe
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One of the most talked-about images of the Spanish Super Cup final was Kylian Mbappe asking his Real Madrid teammates to leave the pitch so they would not have to give a guard of honour to the
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has hit out at Kylian Mbappé for failing to be “generous and respectful” in the aftermath of Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup final.
After the final whistle, Los Blancos’ players headed straight to the bench, with head coach Xabi Alonso instructing them to form a non-obligatory guard of honour - or pasillo, as it is known in Spain - as their Barcelona counterparts stepped forward to collect their winners’ medals, according to Forbes.
Real Madrid will be looking for their maiden title under Xabi Alonso as they take on Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final tomorrow.Heading into this game, Real Madrid’s captain, Dani Carvajal,
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has vowed to make the tactical changes needed to subdue Kylian Mbappé if the Real Madrid star does return in time for Sunday’s Super Cup final.