Controversial Gesture Sparks Debate After Barca’s Super Cup Win: Was It Directed at Real Madrid Fans?
11 January 2026
Post-Whistle Controversy
After the whistle, a Barcelona player, Pau Cubarsi, drew attention for a gesture directed at Real Madrid fans during the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia.
The Spanish Super Cup was broadcast exclusively through the Eight app, the Saudi Roshen league’s broadcaster.
Barça clinched the 3-2 victory thanks to Rafinha's brace and Lewandowski's strike, while Vinícius Júnior and Gonzalo García scored for Madrid.
Marca published a clip of the moment at the final whistle, prompting questions about the gesture's meaning and potential rudeness toward the Madrid fans.
Barcelona's celebrations followed, and the gesture became a talking point in the aftermath of a dramatic Clasico and the intense rivalry.
Match Facts
Rafinha scored twice and Lewandowski added another for Barca, while Madrid’s goals came from Vinícius Júnior and Gonzalo García.
The clash showcased the high stakes and the tension typical of El Clasico, even in a trophy final held abroad.
Reaction and Context
The moment drew scrutiny from media and fans alike, with Marca highlighting whether the gesture crossed a line of sportsmanship.
Barcelona celebrated as champions, but the postmatch gesture became a focal point in discussions about rivalry, behavior, and the fine line between celebration and provocation. The incident sparked memes, debates, and a broader conversation about what remains acceptable in the heat of victory.
Punchline moment 1: If gestures counted as goals, Barca would be league leaders in style points—sniper-level precision, zero misses.
Punchline moment 2: And remember, in football as in life, sometimes the whistle ends the drama, sometimes it seeds the memes. The sniper would be proud of the timing.
