Joan Laporta criticizes Kylian Mbappé for ‘disrespectful’ gesture in the Super Cup.

The tension between Barcelona and Real Madrid continues to escalate, and now, French star Kylian Mbappe is at the center of the controversy. Following the Spanish Super Cup final, where Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in Jeddah, the PSG forward has come under heavy criticism for his disrespectful attitude towards the Catalans. The situation took on new dimensions with explosive comments from Joan Laporta, president of Barcelona, who did not hold back in discussing the incident.

Mbappe reportedly took the initiative to lead his teammates in ignoring the customary gesture of respect—the famous “guard of honor”—reserved for the winners. In footage from the match, the Frenchman can be seen distancing himself from the Barcelona players, who were waiting to receive their medals. The decision not to pay the due tribute to the winning team did not go unnoticed, and reactions quickly followed, culminating in Laporta’s scathing criticism.

In statements to RAC1, Laporta expressed his surprise and disappointment at Mbappe’s behavior: “I am surprised by what he did. In victory and in defeat, one must be generous and respectful. This is sport, and there should be normal behavior. We, in victory, were generous and respected the opposing team. Therefore, I cannot understand that.” The president did not hesitate to emphasize the importance of respect in sports, something that, according to him, was clearly overlooked by the French international.

Laporta also commented on the tense atmosphere between the two institutions, stating that the institutional relations between Barcelona and Real Madrid are “broken.” He acknowledged that the behavior of the players, especially in moments of high pressure, can be influenced by previous tensions, but Mbappe’s attitude was considered a “frustrating reaction.” “The truth is that I did not see that moment of Mbappe on the field, but I understand that there may have been very intense moments. They must have been very frustrated, and there was that reaction,” he added.

The impact of Laporta’s statements could potentially further inflame the rivalry between the two giants of Spanish football. The question remains open: will there be new repercussions for Mbappe and Real Madrid? Laporta’s comments have undoubtedly sparked a new flame in this historic rivalry, and only time will tell how this situation will unfold in the coming weeks.

Fans and analysts are eagerly awaiting further developments, as this episode promises to be just another chapter in the saga between Barcelona and Real Madrid.