Joan Laporta accuses Real Madrid of “conditioning the referees”
The president of Barcelona assures that the club's media strategy seeks to influence the referees before El Clasico
The president of FC Barcelona, ??????Joan Laporta, launched a new dart at Real Madrid this Saturday by accusing it of “conditioning the referees” through its official television channel. The statements came during the 15th Congress of Barcelona Supporters Clubs of Andalusia, Ceuta and Melilla, held in Islantilla, Huelva, where the Catalan leader insisted that the club's attitude is part of "a strategy to win."
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"An unfair environment has been created by our rival. Everything that is being done on their television influences and conditions the referees," Laporta said in statements to the club's media. He also added firmly: "It is not the right way to proceed. I see it more as a strategy to win."
The Barca president contrasted Real Madrid's position with that of his own institution. "We don't play the victim. We'll try to win at the Bernabeu once again," he stressed.
Laporta has confidence in his team and criticizes the atmosphere before the Clasico
The president's words come less than 24 hours before the Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona, ??a match to be played at the Santiago Bernabeu that could determine part of the course of the season. Laporta emphasized that the "feelings are very good" and that the squad is approaching the match with a "winning mentality," despite the significant absences of Raphinha, Lewandowski, Dani Olmo, Gavi, Joan Garcia, and Ter Stegen.
He has also backed coach Hansi Flick, who will be unable to manage from the bench due to suspension. "The players are very focused and that gives me peace of mind and the morale of victory. I see Flick as very motivated and I'm convinced that Marcus Sorg will do a great job," he stated. Laporta took the opportunity to reinforce unity within Barcelona and sent a message to the fans: "Barca is an almost invincible feeling. I ask the fans to remain more united than ever in the defense of our badge." of our essence and in supporting our players."
The Catalan leader insisted that the club is going through a period of institutional and economic consolidation. "We are better off than before and we haven't fallen into the trap of heeding apocalyptic predictions. We feel stronger, more convinced, and more determined than ever to complete the club's recovery," he concluded.