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Laporta Confirms Florentino’s Congratulations After Barça’s Supercopa Triumph
A tense final on the pitch, a measured tone in the directors’ box. Victory brought silverware—and a carefully observed gesture between rivals.
A Final Watched Closely From the Directors’ Box
The King Abdullah Stadium hosted a Supercopa final charged with intensity—both on the field and in the VIP area. From the directors’ box in Jeddah, Joan Laporta followed a dramatic night that ended with FC Barcelona lifting their 16th Supercopa title, while the institutional reunion with Real Madrid unfolded with visible restraint.
Before kickoff, Laporta crossed paths with Florentino Pérez. There was a greeting and the customary exchange of gifts as protocol dictates. After the final whistle, the courtesy continued. “Florentino congratulated me,” Laporta explained. “We greeted each other before the match with cordiality. If the roles were reversed, it would have been the same.” The comments came just a day after Laporta had publicly stated that relations between both clubs were “broken” and “not good.”
Pride in the Team and the Project
From a sporting perspective, Laporta was visibly pleased with Barcelona’s performance. “I’m very happy. Our team puts on footballing exhibitions like today and is extremely generous,” he said, emphasizing the collective spirit and the blend of homegrown talent with external signings.
Laporta also extended praise to the coaching staff led by Hansi Flick, as well as the medical and recovery departments, whom he described as key contributors to the club’s success.
A Final That Tested Nerves
Despite the positive outcome, Laporta acknowledged moments of tension throughout the match. “We came in looking better, but in a final there are no favorites,” he admitted. “We started well and scored, then they equalized and things can get complicated. The team responded, but of course we were nervous—that’s normal in a final.”
Rather than detracting from the occasion, Laporta embraced the contest. “I liked the script of the final—competitive and interesting,” he added. “Winning the Supercopa marked the beginning of last season, which ended with three titles. We hope this year can be just as successful.”
Individual Highlights Within a Collective
One standout name was Raphinha. Laporta praised his influence without isolating him from the group. “He scored two goals and could have had more. He sets the intensity and the tempo, but this is a team effort,” he said, underlining the collective identity and the well-drilled system.
Laporta also offered heartfelt words about Ronald Araújo and his return after recent mental health challenges, describing him as “emotional and happy” and calling his comeback “magnificent” within the context of the final.
As Barcelona celebrated on the pitch, the directors’ box reflected institutional respect and sporting satisfaction. Jeddah witnessed a victory that strengthens the team—and a night Laporta closed with a smile, another trophy, and a protocol-driven congratulation from the club’s greatest rival.
