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Florentino Perez to Lewandowski: "Bastard!"

Published January 13, 2026, 08:27
Florentino Perez to Lewandowski: "Bastard!"

Florentino Perez, president of Real Madrid, addressed Robert Lewandowski, the Barcelona striker, with an unexpected but friendly remark after the Spanish Super Cup final. Specifically, he said to Lewandowski "Bastard!" with a smile, thereby acknowledging the value of the Polish player. The remark was made during the medal ceremony, where Perez, despite his team's defeat, adhered to protocol and congratulated the Barcelona players. Lewandowski's reaction was positive, returning the smile to Perez. Lewandowski has scored 12 goals in 18 matches against Real Madrid, while he has found the net 6 times in 10 matches with Barcelona. He has won the Super Cup three times, scoring in the last four finals. The incident highlights the sportsmanship and respect that can exist between opponents, even in moments of intense competition.