Some football rivalries never die, and one of the most notable is the famous feud between Gerard Piqué and Álvaro Arbeloa.

The former Barcelona star didn’t miss the chance to sarcastically comment on Arbeloa’s debut as the new coach of Real Madrid.

The royal team was eliminated from the Copa del Rey after losing 3-2 to Albacete in the first match coached by Arbeloa following the departure of Xabi Alonso.

According to the Spanish newspaper "AS," Piqué commented in his private King's League chat saying, "A good start, 3-2," sarcastically referring to the match result and recalling the old rivalry between the two sides.

The roots of the animosity between Piqué and Arbeloa date back to the period when Barcelona was under the leadership of Pep Guardiola and Real Madrid was led by José Mourinho. This era witnessed unprecedented tension in El Clásico matches, with the intensity of statements before and after the encounters escalating to a level that raised concerns about the atmosphere within the Spanish national team at the time.

With this comment, Piqué once again confirms that the old rivalry with Arbeloa is still alive, even after both players have retired and moved on to different roles off the pitch.