#guard-of-honour

#guard-of-honour

Despite that, Racing have decided to honour tradition and sporting values by forming a guard of honour before kick-off, a gesture that has drawn attention given recent debates elsewhere. Defending the decision firmly, the coach said, "I don't care what other people think. "We are professionals, and it is good club manners to form a guard of honour for any team that has won a title, be it Barça, Madrid, Atlético... whoever it may be." While respect is clear, realism also plays a role in Racing's preparation. Jose Alberto acknowledged the gap between the two teams and hinted that rotation could be part of his plan.

A guard of honour is a show of respect from one team to another, where the receiving side walks through a corridor of applauding players.