Barcelona triumphed over Real Sociedad to win the Spanish Women’s Super Cup on Sunday, but their subsequent medal ceremony was marred by an ongoing dispute between the players and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).
A brace from Aitana Bonmati and a stoppage-time header from Asisat Oshoala were enough to see the Catalonians retain the Super Cup and set them on course for yet another European treble. However, the performance was somewhat overshadowed by the sight of Barcelona's stars having to pick up their own medals, rather than being presented with them in an official ceremony.
Teams that win the Super Cup are traditionally greeted and congratulated by the Spanish president, who then proceeds to hand out winners’ medals. However, Jonatan Giraldez’s side were denied such an honour due to the fact a number of Barcelona and Real Sociedad players are at loggerheads with the RFEF over the alleged poor treatment of the women's national team.
