Real Madrid: Alonso counterattacks the Barça president
The tension between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona once again overflowed the press room. When asked about Joan Laporta’s recent comments, he stated on Friday that “Real Madrid suffers from Barcelonaitis“—Xabi Alonso chose to respond directly, without avoiding the issue or giving too many details. The Madrid coach denounced”Populist messages aimed at his followers.“, before refocusing the discussion on football.
Laporta also revived the arbitration controversy by declaring:
“The referees have always favored Real Madrid… If they hadn’t scored two goals last week, we would be first in the table.”
It was a direct attack, but Alonso responded with a more measured tone.
“We focus on our own game. The most important thing is to win on the field, with merit and sportsmanship,” he insisted.
While Florentino Pérez refuses to be drawn into a media war, Alonso is not afraid to take a more direct approach, although he still calls for calm. On the eve of the trip to Girona, remember that each game must talk about your team above all.