Barça took the Spanish Super Cup after defeating Real Madrid in a final that left many lessons for the whites. It was a reflection of the culés' superiority, who dominated from the start. For Madrid fans, it was a hard blow to digest against the eternal rival.
The match showed a Barça with clear ideas and a Real Madrid that was disjointed at various moments. Doubts about the tactical approach and attitude on the field quickly emerged. The lack of intensity and clarity was key in the outcome.
A Real Madrid without Strength in the Super Cup
Madrid went ahead with a counterattack finished by Kylian Mbappé. However, Barça had Raphinha and Lamine Yamal as leaders in attack, striking like two daggers. In contrast, Real Madrid showed a lack of forcefulness that was evident throughout the 90 minutes.
Real Madrid depended on its stars, who are usually its engine, but they couldn't control the pace of the game. Defensive errors also facilitated Barça's advances. This combination was lethal, leaving Madrid without clear options to come back.
Juanma Rodríguez's Harsh Statements about Tchouaméni and Real Madrid
After the match, the criticism didn't take long to appear. Juanma Rodríguez, a journalist known for his opinions on Real Madrid, took aim directly at Aurélien Tchouaméni. In his analysis, he questioned the attitude and performance of the French midfielder during the match.
"I throw myself to the ground so they don't take it from me," commented Juanma Rodríguez, regarding a play where Tchouaméni lost the ball. The journalist went further, stating that "Asencio while sleeping is a better defender than Tchouaméni." His words reflect the widespread dissatisfaction with the team's performance.
The Keys to the Defeat and Florentino Pérez's Picture
Juanma Rodríguez also pointed to Madrid's lack of character, describing it as an evident problem. "Madrid has had a huge lack of character throughout the match," he said, referring to the team's passivity in crucial moments.
To make matters worse, the picture of Florentino Pérez talking to Luka Modric after the match also caused comments. According to Rodríguez, the president told him: "Some day we had to lose a final," a phrase that sums up the pain of the defeat.
Lessons for Real Madrid's Future
The Super Cup final leaves Madrid with many issues to solve. Criticism toward Tchouaméni and tactical management are just some of the points to work on. Barça, on the other hand, reaffirms its good moment with an important title.
Real Madrid will have to react quickly if it wants to compete in the remainder of the season. The coming weeks will be key to showing that this defeat was just a stumble and not a sign of bigger problems.