Maffeo's Anticipated Reaction to Real Madrid's Defeat in the Clásico

Real Madrid is still digesting the defeat against FC Barcelona in the Spanish Supercopa final. The thrashing suffered against Hansi Flick's me, the second of the current soccer season, hasn't gone unnoticed by anyone in Spanish soccer. Especially for one of the most recent and recalcitrant rivals of the Meringue entity.

The Argentine defender Pablo Maffeo is in the spotlight due to his heated rivalry with Vinícius Jr... which goes beyond the playing fields, with outbursts and "threats" that he hasn't been able to fulfilll when it comes to the truth, retracting from them. His elimination in the Spanish Supercopa semifinal, precisely against Madrid, is another reason for his joy after the defeat of the white club.

Because the players coached by Carlo Ancelotti thrashed the vermillion team 3-0 in Saudi Arabia before facing FC Barcelona. Due to the resentment that seems to have developed against the Meringue entity, Maffeo would have been pleased that the white club left Jeddah without another title to their name. He hinted at this in his Instagram stories, posting a photograph that has sparked much discussion.

Because he can be seen in the foreground, with a wide smile, during what appears to be a recent training session of Real Mallorca. The publication of that image wouldn't have caused so much controversy or debate if it had been released at any other time. However, the timing makes it understood as an instant reaction to what happened in the final held in Saudi Arabia.

No end in sight

In that sense, Pablo Maffeo would have celebrated Real Madrid's defeat against FC Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup. The extensive rivalry of the Argentine full-back with the white club, an issue that has become concerning for the merengue fans, is experiencing another chapter. It won't be the last time they face each other this season.

There's still the match of the second round of La Liga, scheduled for next May 14. This clash, to be held at Bernabéu stadium, will be another critical moment for the Argentine defender: he could receive a less than warm welcome with a loud booing from the stands.

However, Real Madrid's focus, trying to move on from what happened in Jeddah, is on the next match in their competitive calendar. The visit of Celta de Vigo to the white coliseum, to be played next Thursday, January 16, will be a key moment for both the white players and their coach. Carlo Ancelotti's continuity is at stake while Santiago Solari is once again being mentioned as an interim coach.

The poor performance of the white team in another high-stakes match, in this case a final, has pointed to the Reggiolo coach. The reactions to that defeat, including a smiling Maffeo, carry little weight in the white club since there are more urgent matters to attend to... at all levels.