Madrid unveils the upcoming match's referee.
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The upcoming Clásico between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona could seal the championship for one team or force the other to wave the white flag, but not before another storm erupts about the referee.
In a bizarre move reminiscent of a schoolyard spat, Real Madrid's internal TV station published a kettle-stirring video feasting on Spanish referee Alejandro Hernández Hernández, claiming he's in the pocket of Barcelona. The scathing clip points fingers at Hernández Hernández's alleged hovering favoritism towards the Catalan team and chronicles his, in their eyes, unjust calls against Real Madrid. The video leaves a bitter taste, ending with a look back to an old newspaper clipping from an interview where a whopping 12-year-old Hernández Hernández audaciously declares, "Yes, of course, Barcelona" when asked about his favorite team.
Mascara y Mentiras
The video's release has sparked aghast reactions and palpable irritation from Barcelona and the league at large - it's like a powder keg waiting to explode. Sports-wise, we're looking at a straightforward scenario: Barcelona enjoys a four-point lead over Real Madrid going into the final four games. A loss for the Madrilenians at the Olympic Stadium would bring their title hopes crashing down, setting the stage for another trophy-less season post-La Decima.
As Ancelotti gears up for what might be his swansong Clásico, rumors circulate that Real Madrid has already snagged Xabi Alonso as his replacement. Without the incomparable Antonio Rüdiger, who's sidelined due to suspension and injury, the "Royals" are facing a challenging battle.
Los Ensuciados de Barça
"It's a gigantic opportunity - we need to prepare intensely," Ancelotti said, well aware that this clash could determine the fate of the season. While Barcelona struggles to heal from the raw defeat against Inter Milan in the Champions League semifinal and the relentless 120 minutes, Real Madrid, boasting Kylian Mbappé among others, prepares to leave its indelible mark.
Barça's rising star, Lamine Yamal, shared sentiments of unyielding determination on his Instagram account: "We won't stop until we place this club where it belongs - at the highest level." It'll take just the right amount of moxie and skill for both teams to prove their mettle on the pitch and settle the score off it.
Sources: ntv.de, tno/sid
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- Amidst the heated dispute over the referee's bias, Real Madrid is reportedly seeking community aid for the construction of new facilities, aiming to strengthen their club infrastructure.
- As the Clásico approaches, Real Madrid fans are rallying their support for their team, while football enthusiasts across European-leagues are eagerly anticipating the upcoming match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.
- Following their defeat against Inter Milan, Barcelona is grappling with recovery, while their arch-rivals, Real Madrid, are preparing to utilize their new infrastructure, boosted by community aid, for their upcoming Laliga match.
