Barcelona defeated arch-rivals Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final for the second successive season, but actions after the final whistle of the 3-2 triumph have caused controversy.
Two goals from Brazilian forward Raphinha, along with a delicate Robert Lewandowski chip, were enough to see off Xabi Alonso's men. As if the action on the pitch didn't cause enough drama for the evening, the players made sure to give fans extra talking points after the fact.
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First, Kylian Mbappe angered supporters by reportedly urging his Los Blancos teammates not to form a guard of honour for the newly-crowned champions of the competition. But the post-match controversy didn't end there.
Pau Cubarsi's 'Lack of Class' After Barcelona vs Real Madrid
Pau Cubarsi
Footage immediately after the full-time whistle shows Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi making a gesture towards the stands, which has caused uproar among Real Madrid supporters. Watch the video below.
Marca, the Spanish publication that posted the video on X (formerly Twitter), labelled the movement Cubarsi made with his arms 'an obscene gesture'. It is reportedly a well-known gesture, called 'bras d'honneur', which is seen as offensive.
In English, that translates to 'arm of honour'. It's unclear whether the Spanish youngster will face retrospective punishment, but Gareth Bale escaped punishment after making a similar gesture for Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid seven years ago.
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In fact, Barca manager Hansi Flick was even spotted performing a similar gesture after being sent off in a league match against Girona (per Tribuna.com). The German then repeated it after his side scored the winning goal in that match.
Cubarsi Slammed For 'Immature' Actions vs Real Madrid
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The 18-year-old may be one of the best young talents on the planet, but his actions after the match have seen him called out. One supporter responded to the video by labelling Cubarsi an 'immature kid', while telling him to 'grow up'.
"They pay you a fortune to be a professional who represents Barça with dignity, not to behave like a provocative and immature kid.
"Grow up already, kid, because with that attitude and that level you're closer to being a problem than a star. Absolute disappointment."