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Barcelona’s performance in the Joan Gamper Trophy was a disappointing one, as they suffered a 0-3 defeat against AS Monaco.
The match, held at Montjuïc, saw Hansi Flick’s side outplayed, particularly in the second half, where the French team netted three goals to seal their victory.
What unfolded on the pitch was disheartening for the Blaugrana, but the aftermath on social media added salt to the wound.
AS Monaco’s official ‘X’ account in Spanish seized the opportunity to mock Barcelona after their victory. The taunting began even before the match concluded.
Monaco’s ‘X’ account posted an image of their home kit, emphasizing the colour “White.” This wasn’t a random choice of focus; it was a subtle jab at Barcelona, drawing a comparison to Real Madrid, whose traditional kit is also white.
𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗢 🤍 #FCBASM pic.twitter.com/0pM8D28YGn
— AS Monaco ES 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco_ES) August 12, 2024This sparked speculation among social media users, who quickly connected the dots and saw the post as a veiled reference to Barcelona’s arch-rivals.
There was more mockery
Once the match ended, and AS Monaco had secured their 3-0 win, the trolling intensified. Their ‘X’ account posted the final score alongside the phrase “Club Señor,” a term often associated with Real Madrid, further fanning the flames of rivalry.
But the jabs didn’t stop there. They posted a photo of the Monaco team posing with the Gamper trophy, accompanied by a line from Real Madrid’s anthem: “To triumph in a good fight, defending your colour.”
This was a clear dig at Barcelona, as Monaco had triumphed wearing white, the very colour that symbolises Madrid.
A triunfar en buena lid, defendiendo tu color 🙌🤍 pic.twitter.com/zWEdCzqKRu
— AS Monaco ES 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco_ES) August 12, 2024The reaction on social media was immediate and widespread. Fans and observers noted the not-so-subtle references to Real Madrid and questioned the necessity of such posts from Monaco’s official account.
The taunting was perceived by many as unnecessary, especially given the prestigious nature of the Joan Gamper Trophy, a competition held in honour of Barcelona’s founder, Joan Gamper.
On Lamine Yamal
Adding insult to injury, Monaco’s account didn’t stop with their initial posts. They followed up by sharing videos of the goals they scored, with each post seemingly designed to poke fun at Barcelona.
After the first goal, scored by Mohamed Camara, they posted a message that played on the name of Barcelona’s young talent, Lamine Yamal: “Lamine shone at the Gamper… LAMINE CAMARA.”
— AS Monaco ES 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco_ES) August 13, 2024The wordplay was a clear attempt to mock the young Barça winger, who shares a first name with the goal scorer.
These social media antics didn’t go unnoticed. Fans from both sides of the rivalry, as well as neutral observers, commented on the posts, with many criticizing AS Monaco’s approach.
What should have been a celebration of their victory in a respected friendly tournament turned into a social media spectacle, with AS Monaco using their win as an opportunity to mock one of Europe’s biggest clubs and subtly align themselves with Real Madrid.
