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News1813-01-2026, 08:49

Mbappe Disregards Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid Skips Guard of Honour After Super Cup Loss

  • Kylian Mbappé went viral after Real Madrid's 3-2 Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Barcelona in Saudi Arabia.
  • Barcelona won the Clasico with goals from Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski.
  • Mbappé, who came on in the 76th minute, was accused of preventing Madrid players from forming a guard of honour for Barcelona.
  • A clip shows Mbappé urging teammates off the pitch, seemingly ignoring coach Xabi Alonso's calls to stay.
  • Following the loss, club president Florentino Pérez dismissed Alonso, appointing Álvaro Arbeloa as his replacement.

Why It Matters: Mbappé's actions after Real Madrid's Super Cup loss led to controversy and coach Xabi Alonso's dismissal.

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