REAL MADRID won the Spanish Super Cup with the help of an X-rated challenge from Federico Valverde that earned praise from his girlfriend Mina Bonino.
Atletico Madrid were denied a late extra-time winner when the midfielder hacked Alvaro Morata from behind as he ran through on goal.
Bonino found fame as a sports journalist and TV host who has appeared on Argentine gameshow PasapalabraCredit: Instagram @minabonino
Valverde’s tackle was credited with helping Real win the Supercopa finalCredit: Reuters
With Valverde given his marching orders, Atleti failed to score from the subsequent free-kick and lost the final on penalties.
It turned the Uruguayan international, 21, into an overnight hero for Los Blancos.
And his partner praised his achievement on Instagram.
Ms Bonino wrote: “All yours! Enjoy it, you deserve it more than anyone.
“Congratulations, we’re very proud of you.
“Nothing to beat yourself up about, you’ve done everything you’ve had to do in every moment since you arrived at this club and this is the reward.
Bonino praised her partner for his controversial tackle
Argentine TV host Bonino is a regular at the BernabeuCredit: Instagram @minabonino
“Pure heart and balls! Vamos Fede! Champions.”
Valverde was given just a one-game ban for his antics and thus it won’t disrupt his best season yet in Madrid.
Given a first-team bow last campaign, the player is now fully integrated into Zinedine Zidane’s midfield to such an extent it has reportedly put Paul Pogba’s move to Real at risk.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
