On the eve of a derby that is still eagerly awaited between Real Madrid and Atlético, Carlo Ancelotti has deviated purely sporting questions to approach a subject that risks igniting debates: Var and Liga arbitration. During his press conference, the Italian coach acknowledged that Real Madrid officially asked for explanations on controversial arbitral decisions, especially after the defeat against Espanyol last week.
Ancelotti relacking the controversy over arbitration before the Madrid derby
“We just asked for an explanation. We want to change the system. We are not satisfied, and of course, everyone is against it only because it is Real Madrid that asks for it, ” He said, pointing to a systematic opposition as soon as the Madrid club tries to question the current organization.
This statement follows the criticisms of Atlético Madrid, who had published a sarcastic tweet suggesting that Real tried to influence the referees before the derby. Carleotti swept these accusations with a back of hand : “Atlético tweets? I have not seen anything, all this is invisible to me. ”
Ancelotti sends a strong message.
These exchanges are added to an already well -established rivalry between the two Madrid clubs. The derby is never just a match, and these extra-sport tensions only add spice to a meeting where the stake exceeds three points.
Tebas and the Liga in the sights
The case also involved Javier Tebas, president of La Liga. Although Encelotti has minimized the incident, specifying that he did not want to enter an open conflict, he did not hesitate to emphasize that “No one is happy with the current system”, Insinuing that the problem exceeds the only part of Real Madrid.
In full preparation for a crucial match for the two teams, these statements come to throw oil on the fire, strengthening the tension around the arbitration in the liga. The outcome of this derby may well revive or extinguish, temporarily, this growing controversy.
