Florentino Caught, What He Said to Modric at the Medal Ceremony

Florentino Pérez was caught saying a few words to Luka Modric that didn't go unnoticed. These were during the medal ceremony at the Spanish Supercopa final.

"We have to lose a final sometime, don't we?" the president of Real Madrid commented to his captain. These words, spoken in a moment of disappointment after the thrashing suffered against Barcelona, have caused a stir on social media.

The context of the defeat

Real Madrid took the lead with an early goal by Mbappé in the 5th minute, but Barcelona turned the game around with great force. By halftime, the score already showed 1-4, with goals from Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Álex Balde.

In the second half, Raphinha scored the 1-5, while Rodrygo reduced the deficit with a direct free-kick goal after Szczęsny's expulsion, who brought down Mbappé outside the area. Despite playing with one more player for 40 minutes, Real Madrid couldn't react against Barça.

Florentino's tone

Florentino's phrase to Modric reflects a spirit of calm after a painful defeat. Although the Spanish Super Cup is an important title, the Madrid president seems to naturally accept that "sometime" a defeat has to come.

The conversation between Florentino and Modric was quickly captured by cameras and spread on social media. Madrid fans were divided: some considering that the president was conveying an attitude of serenity in the face of defeat, while others interpreted it as a lack of ambition.

Despite the thrashing, Florentino's message reflects Real Madrid's resilience, which always seeks to learn from defeats. With an eye on LaLiga and other titles, Ancelotti's team must regain their spirits after this blow, aiming to improve in their next challenge.