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| Koundé Mocks Real Madrid Players! |
The aftermath of last night's Copa del Rey final between Real Madrid and Barcelona continues to stir controversy, amid growing speculation about a possible early departure for coach Carlo Ancelotti. Despite the full support of Real Madrid’s players for their manager, the behavior of some Barcelona players drew significant attention.
After the match, Aurélien Tchouaméni expressed his frustration with Barcelona’s celebrations, stating:
"They celebrate our defeats as if we will never win again. We will be back."
These words appeared to be directed at Barcelona defender Jules Koundé, who had scored the winning goal in the final. Koundé celebrated his achievement by saying:
"I became a footballer to play in matches like these,"
but he also added a provocative comment afterward:
"It was time to celebrate, and I couldn’t resist mocking Real Madrid's complaints."
In a surprising move, Koundé even imitated the cartoon character Calimero during his celebration — a gesture seen by some Real Madrid players as a deliberate attempt to mock the team’s protests over the refereeing decisions during the match.