Arturo Vidal has once again found a way to grab headlines, this time with a humorous and confident reaction to Robert Lewandowski’s goal in El Clásico. Following Barcelona’s dramatic 3–2 victory over Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup, a quote attributed to the Chilean midfielder quickly went viral on social media, drawing attention from fans across Europe.
Vidal, who spent two seasons playing alongside Lewandowski at Bayern Munich, reacted to the Polish striker’s goal by jokingly claiming credit for his finishing ability. “This player never misses because he learned a lot from me in Munich,” Vidal was quoted as saying, adding another tongue-in-cheek remark: “After learning from me, he understood how to finish attacks properly.” The light-hearted comments perfectly reflect Vidal’s outspoken personality, which has long made him a fan favourite, and a controversial figure, wherever he has played.
Lewandowski’s goal in the Super Cup final was a key moment in a thrilling Clásico encounter. The Barcelona striker showed his trademark composure inside the box, once again proving why he remains one of the most reliable goal scorers in world football.