Bizarre Video Stirs Up Unwarranted Controversy Ahead of Clásico
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Email Print Copy Link As the stakes couldn't be higher in the upcoming Clásico, Real Madrid yet again finds itself embroiled in a referee debacle.
Last chance for Real Madrid, or Barcelona's historical title victory? Defiance from Catalonia, or Champions League remnants? Farewell triumph for Carlo Ancelotti, or Hansi Flick's triumphant comeback? With the 261st Clásico just around the corner, the sporting implications couldn't be more significant, happening on May 11, 2025, at 4:15 PM on DAZN and live ticker on ntv.de. But, the already tense atmosphere is now boiling over due to Real Madrid's unfounded accusations against the referee, Alejandro Hernández Hernández.
Real Madrid's own TV channel released a blistering four-and-a-half-minute video, accusing the appointed referee of holding a bias against the Royals and favoring the Catalans. The video presents a catalog of supposed errors made against Real Madrid by Hernández Hernández in the past, highlighting their poor win rate when he is in charge. The video ends with a newspaper clipping of a 1994 interview, where a young Hernández Hernández answers, "Yes, of course, Barcelona" when asked about his favorite team.
Reminiscing about the past, the Royals had already drummed up sentiment against referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea before the Copo del Rey final clash, going as far as demanding his removal. Although the threatened boycott did not materialize, these baseless attacks remain troubling to Barcelona and the entire league.
Sportingly, there is no question that the Catalans hold a four-point lead over Real Madrid with only four games remaining. Should Real Madrid lose at the Olympic Stadium, their chances of winning the championship will vanish, marking their first title-less season in five years.
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"We're approaching a game with significant implications - we need to prepare thoroughly, as it could be a decisive match," said Ancelotti, who might be overseeing one of his last Clásicos, with his departure expected to be announced shortly afterward[4]. According to "Marca," the appointment of Xabi Alonso as his successor has already been decided[4]. Real Madrid has lost all three Clásicos this season, with German national player Antonio Rüdiger missing this time due to suspension and injury[5].
Barcelona must come to terms with the agonizing defeat in the thrilling Champions League semi-final against Inter Milan (3:4 a.e.t.), and shake off the exhaustion of 120 minutes. "This defeat should rekindle the desire for a championship win, and that's what matters to me. We're far from finished," said Flick, who is reportedly on the verge of extending his contract in the coming days[5]. The team has promised not to stop fighting until they secure a spot among the giants of football[6]. Real Madrid, with Kylian Mbappé and crew, is sure to have strong opinions about that.
Sources: ntv.de, tno/sid, Marca
Enrichment Insights:
- Real Madrid's weak win rate against Alejandro Hernández Hernández (selecao Mundial)
- Past mistakes by Alejandro Hernández Hernández, such as missed penalties in the 2019/20 Clásico, are brought up as evidence of a possible prejudice against Real Madrid.
- Recent matches officiated by Alejandro Hernández Hernández, such as the Copa del Rey semifinals first leg between Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona, and a Real Betis vs Real Madrid game, have added to the Real Madrid's anxiety and fear of inconsistencies in his officiating.
[1] enrichment data supporting the quality and unreliability of Alejandro Hernández Hernández as a referee based on past errors.[2] Real Madrid's ongoing tensions with refereeing decisions and their season-long formal complaints about perceived inconsistencies and biases in officiating.[3] Barcelona's suggestion that Real Madrid's vocal protests serve as a strategic attempt to influence officiating, adding yet another layer to the referee appointment controversy.[4] Xabi Alonso's potential appointment as the successor to Carlo Ancelotti.[5] German national player Antonio Rüdiger's absence from the Clásico due to suspension and injury.[6] Real Madrid's determination to fight for a prominent position in the football world, as expressed on Instagram by their prodigious talent, Lamine Yamal.
- The ongoing controversy surrounding Real Madrid and referee Alejandro Hernández Hernández has garnered attention, with the latest instigator being a video shared by Real Madrid's own TV channel, highlighting perceived biases against the team.
- The video, titled a catalog of alleged errors made by Hernández Hernández against Real Madrid, has sparked a social-media frenzy, with mudslinging directed at the referee from both fans and players.
- Madrid and Barcelona face off in the upcoming Clásico, a match that holds immense significance for both teams, but the pre-match banter has shifted towards aid for the construction of new buildings, a strange turn of events on entertainment platforms.
- In the midst of this unusual development, it's important to note the added importance of the game for Real Madrid's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, who is reportedly on the verge of announcing his departure.
- Hansi Flick, Barcelona's coach, on the other hand, is making headlines for his potential contract extension, as the team prepares for the Clásico amidst the European-leagues and Laliga season.
- The football field will witness a fierce battle between two titans, Real Madrid and Barcelona, as the Clásico approaches, with both teams eager to prove their dominance in the sport.
