Real Sociedad’s historic Copa del Rey victory over Atletico Madrid has been overshadowed by viral footage of star player Gonçalo Guedes. In what was supposed to be a night of pure sporting triumph, the Portuguese international was captured in a state that has left fans and club officials stunned. Following the team’s late-night celebrations, Guedes appeared completely unable to walk on his own, requiring significant assistance from teammates and staff to navigate his way home.
The images, which began circulating on social media platform X early this morning, show a disoriented Guedes being physically supported as the squad departed their celebration venue. While the club secured a monumental win against Diego Simeone’s side, the focus has rapidly shifted to the conduct of the players during the post-match festivities. Witnesses at the scene described the atmosphere as “pure euphoria,” but many suggest that Guedes may have taken the celebrations a step too far.
Gonçalo Guedes nem se consegue manter em pé. 😭 pic.twitter.com/diBSxo2Q30
— Goncalodias17 (@goncalo_diass17) April 20, 2026
The incident comes at a sensitive time for the Basque club. While they are currently riding the high of a major trophy, the optics of a key player being in such a condition have sparked intense debate among the fanbase. Some supporters view it as a harmless release of pressure after a grueling tournament, while others are calling for professional accountability, especially with crucial league fixtures still on the horizon.