Mallorca FC honored Real Madrid with a guard of honor before their first game of the new season. The gesture was to recognize Real Madrid’s La Liga victory last season.
ESPN FC shared the moment on X (formerly Twitter), saying,
“Mallorca give Real Madrid a guard of honor for winning La Liga last season ahead of their first game of the new season.”
It quickly got football fans talking. Reactions were mixed. One fan appreciated it, saying,
“This is why Real Madrid are the best club in the world.”
However, not everyone agreed. Another fan simply said,
“Games gone soft,” showing that not everyone liked the tradition.
“That small club from barcelona should learn a thing or two from mallorca 👏🏾” one fan said.
The guard of honor is a respected tradition, but it often sparks debate. Some fans see it as a sign of respect, while others think it’s outdated. Mallorca’s gesture to Real Madrid shows how this custom still divides opinions in football.
Here are some more reactions from fans on X:
“Smh, not necessary” one fan shared.
“Classy gesture from Mallorca to honor Real Madrid sportsmanship at its finest” a fan wrote.
“I’m happy it ain’t Barcelona😭 How will I feel bro😭” another fan said.
More details from Real Madrid’s first game against Mallorca in La Liga
Real Madrid started their La Liga defense against Mallorca after winning the European Super Cup. Kylian Mbappé made his La Liga debut in this match after scoring in the Super Cup.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti plans to rotate players this season due to the busy schedule. He used the same lineup from the Super Cup for the Mallorca match, with Mbappé, Rodrygo, and Vinicius leading the attack.
Recent trips to Mallorca have been mixed for Madrid, with two wins and two losses in their last four visits. Camavinga is out for 6-7 weeks due to a knee injury, and Alaba is recovering from an ACL injury.
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