At a press conference this Wednesday, Hansi Flick reacted to the letter of protest sent by Real Madrid to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) concerning arbitration. The German technician did not chew his words and clearly displayed his disagreement with the method used by the Madrid club.
Flick criticizes the complaint of Real Madrid
“To be honest, I don't want to talk about it. But this is not our way of doing things, I wouldn't do it ”said Flick said. “Each coach and each club have their reasons to say certain things. We are human and we all make mistakes. The referees have a very difficult job and we must protect them, their situation is not simple. »»
The Barça coach did not hesitate to underline a different approach to his club compared to Real Madrid, suggesting that blaugranas prefer to focus on their performance rather than looking for excuses elsewhere.
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A rivalry always alive
If the Clasico is not for now – it is scheduled for May 11 – these statements show that the rivalry between the two Spanish football giants knows no respite. This media outing of Flick intervenes while the tensions between Barça and Real Madrid remain palpable, in particular against the backdrop of arbitral controversies and disputed decisions.
This is not the first time that the two clubs have been answered by interposed media. Real Madrid, via its letter to the RFEF, had expressed its dissatisfaction with the arbitration in Liga. A position which therefore made the Barcelona camp react, determined to mark its difference.
Flick, who arrived in Barcelona with a very specific work philosophy, seems to want to impose her style both on the field and outside. By adopting a posture opposed to that of Real Madrid, he strengthens the image of a Barça who prefers to advance without looking for excuses. It remains to be seen whether these verbal exchanges will have an influence on the future clasico, or if they are only a reflection of a rivalry which only requires intensifying.
