Real Madrid's semi-final clash with Mallorca in the Supercopa de Espana delivered not just high-octane football but a tense off-field subplot involving Vinícius Jr., and Maffeo. Earlier, the Catalan defender had boldly claimed in a podcast that he would only need "10 seconds" to knock out Vinicius in a boxing match. That remark added an extra layer of intensity to their on-field rivalry, with Maffeo and Vinícius clashing throughout the match.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Bellingham seized an opportunity to address Maffeo's comments during the game. After Rodrygo netted Real Madrid's third goal, the English midfielder while making his way past Maffeo patted his head and spoke some words, which did not sit well with the Mallorca player.
WHAT BELLINGHAM SAID
A fan in the stands captured an untelevised moment of the exchange. The footage, shared on social media, shows Bellingham referencing Maffeo’s boxing claim. According to lip-reading analysis by Marca, Bellingham said, "10 seconds, eh? 10 seconds boxing no? You f*cking soft prick."
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WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?
With their 3-0 victory over Mallorca, Real Madrid advanced to the Supercopa final, where they will face arch-rivals Barcelona on Sunday, January 12. The highly anticipated Clásico final is set to be another fierce battle, with Madrid aiming to claim their first trophy of the season.