Atletico did not do it for Barcelona in 2015 and neither did Real Sociedad for Real Madrid in 2016. However, there are precedents of this happening for Atletico Madrid in 2012 and 2010 by Rayo Vallecano and Sporting Gijon, respectively, whilst Villarreal did so for Valencia in 2004.
As reported by 'Sport', the Barcelona players are not prepared to enter the debate on whether the Catalans should show their respect to Real Madrid with a guard of honour.
The 'blaugranas' are not considering paying tribute to their bitter rivals because they defend it has never been done with the UEFA Super Cup winner.
Barcelona and Real Madrid will go head to head at the Camp Nou for the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup and the possibility of a guard of honour is off the table for the Catalans.