Mbappe furious, 'forbids' Real Madrid from greeting new champion Barca

Following the Spanish Super Cup final, Mbappe's surprising move drew greater public focus than the outcome on the pitch.

The Spanish Super Cup final ended with a 3-2 victory for Barcelona, but the biggest aftermath came after the final whistle. According to journalist Alfredo Martinez, Kylian Mbappe requested Real Madrid players not to line up to greet their opponents, a move that quickly sparked controversy in Spain.

On the field, Barcelona took the lead with Raphinha's opening goal, before Real Madrid twice dramatically equalized in the first half. The El Clasico lived up to its reputation, with both teams exchanging attacks, creating a fast-paced game that captivated fans worldwide.

In the second half, the game tightened, but Raphinha still managed to make a difference. His shot, deflected off a defender, caught Courtois off guard, securing a 3-2 win for Barca. This marked the third time in four years that the Catalan club defeated Real Madrid in this competition.

After the match, instead of staying on the pitch to perform the “pasillo” (a guard of honor to the officially crowned champions), Real Madrid players went straight to the technical area. Coach Xabi Alonso was reportedly the one who asked the team to line up and greet Barcelona, as the gesture is not mandatory but shows respect to the champions.

However, according to Martinez, Mbappe was the one who led his teammates away. Television footage captured the French forward showing clear displeasure, discussing with teammates, and expressing disagreement when Raul Asencio intended to join the greeting ceremony.

This act caused Mbappe to face a wave of criticism on social media. Many prominent accounts on X labeled him as “a sore loser”, while the SPORT newspaper described it as “an unsportsmanlike gesture”, which offended Barcelona fans and further tarnished the image of the French star.

In terms of performance, Mbappe came off the bench and nearly made an impact late in the game, but Real Madrid squandered their chances. After the loss, coach Xabi Alonso stated that the Super Cup is the “least important” trophy, yet the pressure is real as Barca continues to outshine Real in major finals.