Florentino Pérez’s sad truth to Modric after the humiliation: ‘You have to

Real Madrid endured a difficult night in Jeddah, suffering a heavy 5-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final. Between sporting disillusionment and symbolic gestures, Florentino Pérez’s message to Luka Modric after the defeat will live long in the memory.

The evening had started well. Real Madrid looked capable of holding off their eternal rivals Barcelona. However, despite a numerical advantage in the second half, the game ended in a spectacular rout. The final score, 5-2, left a bitter taste in the mouths of Madrid players and fans alike.

But the Whites showed their dignity in defeat. At the medal ceremony, the team displayed exemplary sportsmanship, although the disappointment was visible on all their faces. Among them was Luka Modric, the symbol of Real Madrid’s triumph of the last decade.
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The poignant moment between Modric and Pérez

After coming on in the 64th minute, Modric was unable to turn the match around. At 39, the Croatian midfielder continues to play at a high level, but his influence is no longer the same. At the ceremony, Florentino Pérez was keen to say a few words to his player. Captured by the cameras of Movistar Plus, the moment revealed an emotional exchange. ‘Sometimes you have to lose a final, don’t you,’ Pérez told Modric. These words, full of realism, were intended to console the player. The President also highlighted the Croatian’s many successes in a white shirt.