"I was surprised by what Mbappe did. In both victory and defeat, you have to be generous and respectful. This is sport, and you should behave normally. "I think we were generous in victory and showed respect to the opposing team, which is why I can't understand it.""
"There was already a different feeling since the league match, and the players were a bit fired up. That's understandable. "I didn't actually see Mbappe's gesture live, but I understand that they were going through a very tough moment. They must have been really hurt and reacted that way.""
"I get the feeling that they were upset after realising our superiority. Deep down, they probably already sensed that we had more chances of winning, but they confirmed it out on the field. And that's hard to take, because you see the reality of things."
Kylian Mbappé urged Real Madrid teammates to leave the pitch to avoid giving Barcelona a guard of honour after the Spanish Super Cup final, and the gesture went viral. The action upset many, including members of Madrid's squad, and drew criticism from Barcelona president Joan Laporta. Laporta criticized the reaction, emphasizing that players should be generous and respectful in both victory and defeat. He noted lingering tension from the recent La Liga meeting and acknowledged that Madrid may have been emotionally affected and hurt, suggesting frustration after perceiving Barcelona's superiority on the pitch.
Read at Barca Universal
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