Barcelona president slams Kylian Mbappe with pointed and controversial remarks, sparking fresh Clasico drama.
Kylian Mbappe ignites a fierce Clásico controversy following Barcelona’s Spanish Super Cup triumph, where the tense Bernabéu league reversal atmosphere spilled into the Jeddah finale, amplifying on-pitch hostilities amid Hansi Flick’s nine-game winning streak extension through a dominant victory that showcased Blaugrana superiority, transcending seasonal narratives.
The French superstar’s post-whistle demeanor—captured globally—sparks widespread debate, contrasting sportsmanship traditions with raw competitive passions, and draws pointed presidential scrutiny, underscoring the rivalry’s visceral undercurrents that fuel perpetual narrative cycles.
Joan Laporta directly slams Mbappe’s gesture, urging Madrid teammates off-pitch evading Barcelona’s guard of honour during trophy celebrations, declaring to RAC1 cited by Diario Sport: “I was surprised by what Kylian Mbappe did. In victory and defeat, you have to be generous and respectful.
This is a sport, and you should behave normally.” He contrasts Blaugrana’s graciousness, adding, “I think we were generous in victory and showed respect to the opposing team.”
Laporta contextualizes Bernabéu tensions. “There was already a different feeling since the league match, and the players were a bit fired up.
That’s understandable,” he notes, acknowledging Madrid’s “very tough moment” without excusing conduct: “I didn’t see Mbappe’s gesture live, but they must have been really hurt.”
Superiority realization fuels Madrid’s frustration, per Laporta.
“I get the feeling they were upset after realising our superiority.
Deep down, they probably sensed we had more chances of winning, but confirmed it on the field—and that’s hard to take.”
Laporta praises Blaugrana’s response. Post-October reversal rectification via Supercopa conquest mirrors last season’s 5-2 catalyst propelling treble trajectory—”we hope this year can be good too”—with Raphinha’s MVP leadership embodying “generous” ethos Laporta champions.
Laporta’s measured rebuke reinforces moral high ground. Supercopa retention—defending 2025 glory—validates on-pitch dominance transcending gestures, positioning Flick’s dynasty as a benchmark compelling rivals’ introspection amid perennial power struggles defining El Clásico essence.
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