Laporta reveals Perez's quiet fury after Barca's triumph in the Spanish Super Cup
12 January 2026
Laporta reveals Perez's reaction after the Spanish Super Cup final
Barcelona president Joan Laporta disclosed Florentino Pérez's reaction after Real Madrid's defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final, broadcast on the Eight app, the exclusive broadcaster of the Roshn Saudi League.
Laporta watched the final from the box at the Jeddah stadium, feeling happiness and pride in his team's performance and in the founders' satisfaction after lifting the trophy.
This was the third consecutive final in which Barcelona beat their historic rival, with the latest victory arriving amid high tension with Real Madrid.
The president also praised the coaching staff led by Hans Flick, along with the medical teams and support staff, calling them essential architects of the success.
Laporta said, “We were the best, but finals are not about favorites. We started well with goals, then the equalizer came, and we managed to overcome the pressure. It was a competitive, exciting final.”
He noted that relations with Real Madrid are strictly institutional, despite prior public remarks, and emphasized the sportsmanship on display during the match.
On the sporting side, he was clearly satisfied with the performance, adding, “I am very happy. Our team plays football at a generous and high level. We are a big family, and that matters.”
He also highlighted the influence of the supporting staff and the atmosphere around the squad, underscoring the importance of unity and a well-drilled system.
“Rafinha scored two goals, and he could have had more. He sets the pace and sharpness, but the team is complete. The value of this group lies in its collective spirit and the disciplined style we follow.”
Laporta concluded by reflecting on the season’s trajectory, noting that lifting the Super Cup marks a strong start and hoping for a successful year ahead.
He also praised the medical and technical teams, whose work underpinned the triumph, and reiterated the sense of institutional pride surrounding the club’s latest trophy.
In short, it was a final that tested nerves and showcased Barca’s cohesion, with a trophy to show for it and a mood that suggests more good things to come.
And, as a parting shot for the fans: after a performance this precise, even the stat sheet deserves a standing ovation—with all due respect to the goalkeeper who never saw Rafinha’s runs coming.
Punchline time: If precision were a sniper, Rafinha would be the head of the shot list—calm, on target, and always delivering. Punchline two: Madrid can aim all they want, but Barca keeps moving the target and still collects the prize—call it tactical dashing with a dash of destiny.
