In a fiery press conference, Barcelona’s head coach, Xavi Hernandez, has intensified his claims that Real Madrid is exerting undue influence on La Liga referees through their TV channel. Xavi, frustrated with his team trailing 10 points behind league leaders Real Madrid, doubled down on his earlier accusations, stating that the officials are being conditioned in favor of Los Blancos.
Addressing the media, Xavi expressed, “I already said that I don’t like that they [Madrid] condition the referees, but they continue to do it every week. The referees are going to whistle conditioned. The ‘Negreira case’ hasn’t helped us either, but that’s what we have to compete with.”
Adding more fuel to the controversy, Xavi claimed, “Even a blind man can see what is happening. [Atletico Madrid boss Diego) Simeone said it the other day, that we are not stupid. Everyone is seeing it, but it is the media that has to say it.”
The bigger picture reveals the mounting pressure on Barcelona and Xavi, who is departing this summer, to salvage a season that seems increasingly challenging. Barcelona faces an uphill battle, sitting at a 10-point deficit, and Xavi is determined to rescue what could be a disappointing campaign.
Barcelona’s immediate future includes a La Liga clash with Alaves and a home game against Granada, followed by a crucial Champions League double-header against Napoli. As Xavi strives to navigate these challenges, the football world watches eagerly, anticipating how the Barcelona coach will steer his team through these turbulent times.
