What Florentino Perez Told Modric After Madrid’s Crushing Loss to Barcelona

Real Madrid’s crushing 5-2 defeat to FC Barcelona in the final of the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday, January 12, left many fans and players alike in shock.

Despite scoring first, with Kylian Mbappe opening the scoring, Los Blancos were overwhelmed by a devastating performance from their arch-rivals, who reclaimed the Super Cup title under coach Hansi Flick.

However, amid the disappointment, a curious exchange between Real Madrid President Florentino Perez and Luka Modric has caught the attention of fans.

A Humbling Defeat for Madrid

Barcelona’s victory in the Super Cup final was nothing short of dominant.

The match, held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, saw the Catalan side respond to Mbappe’s early strike with a stunning comeback. Lamine Yamal equalised with flair, and Robert Lewandowski’s penalty put Barcelona ahead.

Raphinha then added a brace, and Alejandro Balde scored to further extend their lead.

Real Madrid’s Rodrygo Goes curled in a superb free-kick to reduce the deficit, but even after Barcelona’s goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny was sent off, Madrid failed to capitalize on their numerical advantage.

This defeat follows a bitter 4-0 loss to Barcelona in their La Liga encounter earlier in October.

It was a difficult blow for a club known for its success in high-stakes matches, especially with the Super Cup representing a historic title.

Florentino Perez’s Message to Modric

After the match, as the two teams lined up for the medal presentation, a brief but intriguing interaction between Perez and Modric took place.

According to reports, the Real Madrid president approached the Croatian midfielder with a light-hearted comment, saying, “Sometimes we have to lose a final, don’t we?”

Perez’s comment seemed to offer a perspective on the loss, reminding the team of their success in numerous finals over the years.

Despite the heavy defeat, the president’s words suggested a sense of resilience, acknowledging that setbacks are part of the game, especially for a club with such a rich history of triumphs.

Moving Forward

For Real Madrid, the next challenge will come quickly. They are set to face Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals on January 16, where they will look to bounce back from this humbling defeat.

Meanwhile, Barcelona will hope their commanding victory will fuel further success as they prepare to face Real Betis on January 15.

The loss to Barcelona might sting for now, but Perez’s words to Modric remind everyone that setbacks can often lead to comebacks, and Real Madrid’s determination to bounce back remains strong.