Xavi does not change his mind. He still thinks the same about the controversial performance of the VAR in Madrid-Almería. He did not repeat verbatim his statements at Villamarín but it does not move a single comma from his words when he assured that “because of things I have seen and already saw on the first day, this League will be very difficult to win.” The Barcelona coach was asked about the honesty of the referees. “I believe in referees, but I don’t like the pressures they have,” he stressed.
The Blaugrana coach considers that now it is the referees who must rule on whether the Real Madrid TV videos about the referees affect them. “It is a question for the Federation and the referees if they feel conditioned. Ask them. I answer you and you put hosts in me like bread. “I am not the Federation nor am I a referee but I have my opinion and I give it to you.”
The intention of the Egarense was not to “stir up the controversy” despite the rivers of ink that the white comeback against Almería has caused to flow. Laporta described it as “shame”. “I answer you out of politeness. I answer what you ask me. And I thought it was time. They are sensations that I have had. You have seen and heard it, analyze it and we will all agree. The news is in Madrid and not in me,” he said in reference to the images and audios.
To insist that he does not decide what is talked about and that he only responds, he made it clear that “I do not control the press. Maybe other people do. I don’t”.
Xavi also addressed Real Madrid TV about the videos they have broadcast about him but without getting into wars. “I have always respected Madrid. I have never disrespected anyone and if I have I have lost forgiveness. I am not for wars, I am for peace. I respect the videos and memes and take them with humor,” he dribbled that puddle.
Even so, the Barcelona coaching staff does not consider the League lost. And even less after the victory against Betis (2-4). “Didn’t you see the victory celebration at Villamarín? It’s not that we discard the League. 18 games left. We are not going to throw in the towel. I am a positive realist. Go for it. How can there not be a League? “He launched.
With all the noise of the controversy, Xavi found a space to talk about the Copa del Rey and the quarterfinal tie (a single match) this Wednesday against Athletic in San Mamés. “It’s a heads or tails match, because one of the two will be out. We didn’t want to play on their field, because it roars a lot. He is a hobby that puts a lot of faith. We value Valverde very much on the staff. They are very fit despite losing at Mestalla. He is a very difficult rival and a very complicated scenario. It will be a great game. “We are three games away from playing a final,” he harangued.
