A joyous day at La Cartuja turned sour due to strict protocols from the Spanish Football Federation. Barcelona triumphed over Real Madrid in a thrilling Copa del Rey final, with Jules Kounde scoring the decisive goal in extra time. Celebrations, however, were marred when players discovered only immediate family members—parents and siblings—were allowed on the pitch, with a limited number of passes issued.

Pedri was seen angrily confronting officials, shouting, “It’s a disgrace that you only give out 100 passes when I have 30 guests alone!” Meanwhile, Ferran Torres tried to negotiate with fans in the stands to allow more family members onto the pitch. The issue was confirmed by multiple sources in the dressing room, as reported by Spanish newspaper Sport.

Players were further frustrated by the presence of YouTubers and other non-family guests on the pitch, questioning why close friends were excluded. It remains unclear whether the federation will revise these protocols in the future.