Jan 23, 2024 at 8:32 am
FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta is very surprised by the referee’s decisions at Real Madrid-Almería (3-2). The bottom of La Liga was furious with the arbitration on Sunday after the match and Laporta understands why.
Almería took a 0-2 lead in Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, but still lost 3-2. According to the Almería coach and players, this was due to an unjustified penalty for Real, the disallowed 1-3 by the away team and the awarding of Vinícius Júnior’s equalizer.
FC Barcelona coach Xavi reacted with surprise on Sunday to the decisions made by referee Francisco José Hernández Maeso in that match. “Everyone has seen it. It will be very difficult for us to become champions. Things are happening that I cannot understand.”
Laporta does opposite Sports world also a contribution. “What happened at the Bernabéu is a shame,” said the 61-year-old chairman, who claims that referees have made a lot of mistakes in Real’s favor this season.
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Laporta wants answers from referees
Laporta asks the referee boss for an explanation about the questionable decisions. “If they do not provide an explanation, we are left with an uneasy feeling. Because now they are not fulfilling their obligations.”
According to Laporta, FC Barcelona will have little chance to catch up in La Liga if referees continuously make mistakes. “The team is making enormous strides, but we would like to see this rewarded. Due to referee decisions, that did not happen on Sunday.”
FC Barcelona won 2-4 against Real Betis on Sunday, meaning that the Catalans are now seven points behind number two Real Madrid. Leader Girona has one point more than ‘De Koninklijke’, but Daley Blind’s team has played one more match.
2024-01-23 07:32:00
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