Atletico Madrid React: Barcelona crush Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid Enjoys Barcelona’s Victory Over Real Madrid
There is no greater friend than the enemy of your enemy, or so the saying goes. While institutional relations may be far from smooth between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, Los Rojiblancos definitely enjoyed the latter’s performance on Sunday night in the Spanish Supercup final.
Atletico Madrid Celebrates Barcelona’s Win
Just minutes after Real Madrid were downed 5-2 in emphatic fashion by Barcelona, Atletico took to social media to rub Los Blancos’ proverbial noses in it. Whenever five goals are scored in Spain, it generally calls for the ‘manita‘, or little hand, something players tend to hold up after doing so. It was a custom popularized by Gerard Pique during his heyday.
Atletico Madrid’s Social Media Post
Just minutes after the final whistle, Atletico’s official Twitter/X account posted a picture of Cesar Azpilicueta with a manita of his own, with the simple caption ‘Have a nice weekend’. All is well at the Metropolitano, who confirmed themselves as winter champions on Sunday after a 1-0 win over Osasuna, lifting them a point clear of Los Blancos and six clear of Barcelona.
Atletico Madrid Secures Winter Champions Title
Atletico Madrid clinched the title of winter champions after a 1-0 victory over Osasuna, putting them one point ahead of Real Madrid and six points ahead of Barcelona. The team’s celebration on social media highlighted their joy over Barcelona’s win against Real Madrid, showcasing the camaraderie between the clubs despite any institutional tensions.
