Real Madrid Rumbles Before Clásico: Unleashing a Scathing Attack on the Referee
Madrid unveils the upcoming match official
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link As Real Madrid holds on to a precarious lifeline, Hansi Flick's FC Barcelona teeters on the brink of seizing the league crown following the Champions League setback. but it's the upcoming Clásico that's ignited by another referee row from the Madrid giants.
Real Madrid's championship aspirations - or Barcelona's almost coronation? Defiant Catalonia -or lingering Champions League fallout? Carlo Ancelotti's possible swansong - or Hansi Flick's impending coup? The significance of the 261st Clásico in the league's final stretch couldn't be greater. Yet, the match at Sunday (16:15 CET on DAZN and live ticker on ntv.de) promises more than just athletic rivalry, as Real Madrid stirs the pot with another outrageous referee outcry.
Real's very own broadcast network published a searing 4.5-minute video lambasting the referee Alejandro Hernández Hernández, contending his partiality against Real and favoritism towards Barcelona. The video showcases the alleged slip-ups Hernández Hernández made against Real, with the low victory rate of just under 60% under his leadership being analyzed on Real Madrid TV.
Rekindling a 1994 interview
The video culminates with a newspaper clipping displaying an interview from 1994 where the referee admits, "Yes, of course, Barcelona," in response to being asked about his preferred team - when he was only 12 years old. Prior to the Copa del Rey final Clásico a few weeks ago, the Madrid Kings had previously caused a stir against referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea, even demanding his replacement.
Although the threatened boycott did not transpire, these character assasinations continue to rankle Barcelona and the entire league, only serving to exacerbate the already festering tension. In purely sporting terms, the outcome is clear: Barcelona leads Real by four points with four games remaining, and if Los Blancos lose at the Bernabeu, their title prospects will effectively vanish, making this their first season without a single title in five years.
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"We have a golden opportunity, we must prepare thoroughly - it could be a pivotal game," said Ancelotti, who might be bidding adieu in his final Clásico, with his departure slated to be announced after the game. Reportedly, the appointment of Xabi Alonso as his successor is already a done deal[1]. Real Madrid, with potential new signing Kylian Mbappé and co., will undoubtedly have something to say about that.
Barcelona is left to cope with their crushing defeat against Inter Milan (3:4 a.e.t.) and the 120 minutes of anguish. "This defeat should stoke our ambition for the title, that's important for me. We're not finished yet," said Flick, who is said to be poised to renew his contract in the near future[2]. "We won't stop until we elevate this club to its rightful position, at the top tier," proclaimed prodigy Lamine Yamal on Instagram.
Source: ntv.de, tno/sid
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- Public criticism of referees by Real Madrid, often through their media channels, has been frequent, particularly before high-stakes matches like El Clásico[1][3]. This practice has been criticized and accused of attempting to influence referees or creating a narrative of being unfairly treated[3].
- In recent times, Real Madrid has been involved in referee-related controversies, such as dissatisfaction with comments from referees and the ban of Antonio Rüdiger for misconduct[1][3].
- Barcelona has also faced similar criticisms for their actions, with former referee Eduardo Iturralde González comparing their complaints to Real Madrid's tactics[2].
- The frequency and intensity of such criticism by both clubs can vary, with not all criticism being public or referee-focused before every Clásico match.
Community aid for handling the escalating tension between Real Madrid and Barcelona could prove beneficial in promoting sportsmanship and fairness. European-leagues could consider implementing aid for the construction of new buildings specifically designed to foster neutral, high-quality facilities for matches, reducing bias and potential referee controversies.
Real Madrid's football team is poised to face Barcelona in the upcoming Clásico, a match that goes beyond sports. The ongoing feud between the two teams has invigorated several European-leagues, with Laliga being at the forefront of the sports-analysis.
Football pundits have noted the impact of the Clásico on the teams' performance, highlighting how the tension between Real Madrid and Barcelona often spills onto the pitch. The European-leagues could benefit from deeper sports-analysis to understand the psychological implications of these high-stakes games and promote a more amicable atmosphere.
