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Kylian Mbappé slammed after blocking Barcelona guard of honour in Supercopa de España loss

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Kylian Mbappé slammed after blocking Barcelona guard of honour in Supercopa de España loss
Kylian Mbappé has found himself at the centre of fresh controversy after being accused of an "ugly" and "classless" gesture following Real Madrid's 3-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Supercopa de España final on Sunday night.

Footage circulating widely on social media appears to show Mbappé urging his team-mates not to form a guard of honour for Barcelona as their fierce rivals prepared to collect the trophy at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Jeddah.

The incident has drawn heavy criticism from fans, pundits and Barcelona officials, further inflaming tensions in an already volatile El Clásico rivalry.

What Happened After the Final Whistle

After a pulsating final that saw Barcelona edge past Madrid to retain the Supercopa de España, head coach Xabi Alonso reportedly instructed his players to form a pasillo - a non-mandatory but customary show of respect in Spanish football.

However, according to respected journalist Alfredo Martínez, Mbappé instead led his team-mates directly towards the dugout.

Television cameras appeared to capture the French forward visibly frustrated, exchanging words with team-mates and reacting angrily to the idea of staying on the pitch.

Mbappé was also seen walking off first whilst Barcelona lifted the trophy, a moment that quickly went viral.

Social Media Reaction: 'Sore Loser' Claims

The reaction online was swift and unforgiving.

One X user described Mbappé's behaviour as showing a "loser mentality," whilst others labelled it "absolutely classless" and "disgusting."

Catalan broadcaster Esport3 shared footage of the incident, which further fuelled the backlash.

Context: Injury, Frustration and Another Lost Final

Mbappé did not start the final due to a minor knee injury, coming off the bench in the second half.

His only major contribution was drawing a late foul that resulted in Frenkie de Jong's red card, though it came too late to change the outcome.

The defeat marked Mbappé's third consecutive final loss as a Madrid player, and extended a difficult trophy drought for Los Blancos, who have not lifted major silverware since the Intercontinental Cup in December 2024.

Whilst some have suggested his reaction stemmed from frustration over the tackle by de Jong, others believe it reflected the growing pressure on the French superstar, who is still waiting for a defining trophy moment in Madrid colours.

Joan Laporta Criticises Mbappé's Conduct

Barcelona President Joan Laporta did not hide his disappointment, branding Mbappé's actions "surprising" and lacking sportsmanship.

Speaking to RAC-1, Laporta said:
In victory and in defeat, you have to be generous and respectful. I believe that we, in victory, were generous and respected the opposing team. That is why I cannot understand it.
Laporta suggested that Madrid were struggling to come to terms with Barcelona's current superiority.
They must have been really upset, and that's why they reacted that way.

They imagined they had a better chance of winning this game, but they saw it for themselves on the pitch, and that, in the end, is tough.

A Symbolic Moment in a Shifting Rivalry

Barcelona's victory completed another statement performance against their historic rivals, following a domestic treble last season and a growing sense of momentum under their current project.

For Mbappé, the image of him ushering team-mates away as Barcelona celebrated may come to define the night - a moment where frustration overtook composure.

Madrid now sit four points behind Barcelona in La Liga, with pressure mounting on Alonso and his squad to respond quickly.

Mbappé, a born competitor, will be desperate to channel his anger into future success, but for now, he stands accused of letting emotion overshadow sportsmanship on one of football's biggest stages.

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