Referee criticism colonizes Braga – Real Madrid: Ancelotti regrets not having freedom of expression

“You know that I do not have freedom of expression to talk about the referees”. If I say what I think they will push me away. I want to work“, defended the white coach in his pre-match appearance on the 3rd day of the Champions League. “I was going to give you the roster today, but since you didn’t ask me…”he ironically said at the end of his speech, full of question-shaped shots pointing in the same direction.

Carlo Ancelotti in his speech before the Braga – Real Madrid Champions League match. HUGO DELGADO / EFE

Nacho returns and the Negreira feud never goes away

Ancelotti’s big absence from the duel charismatic Braga Municipal StadiumThe Euro 2004 field, built in a quarry in Monte Castro, features two midfielders: Arda Guler And Dani Ceballos. Neither of them recovered in time. To this we must add the long-term absence of men such as: Courtois And Military. On the positive side, Carletto saved Nacho FernándezHe was suspended for two matches in La Liga after Real Madrid objected to the sanction.

A decision that caused conflict between both clubs. Owner of the dispute “Sociological madridism” It was condemned by FC Barcelona’s president, Joan Laporta. But Barcelona’s top leader was united in a warm embrace. Real Madrid general manager José Ángel Sánchez ahead of the LaLiga General Assembly celebrations. Another part of the differences between the Manichaean disagreement in public opinion and the concerted steps taken in organizations such as the Super League until the investigation into payments made to the former vice-president of the CTA has undermined the transparent sincerity.

“I have confidence in the referees. Sometimes a little more, sometimes less. If you ask me about the videos (broadcast by Real Madrid TV), you know better than me what freedom of expression is.. Everyone has rights. “Although it is true that we are having a special moment in LaLiga until the problem is clarified, I have to leave the refereeing job to the referees,” said the Italian defender, speaking clearly enough to understand that he was talking about Negreira. case.

Kepa made a speech before the Champions League match between Braga and Real Madrid. EFE

Kepa: “We don’t talk much about referees in England”

To the other person responsible for representing Real Madrid in the press room, Kepa ArrizabalagaGoalkeeper with the fewest goals in LaLiga (Although actions like the one in Naples are always under scrutiny), also had to deal with questions regarding the referees of the game. “What I can say is that There is not much talk about refereeing in England on weekdays. If we focus on football it will be a good sign, because that is what is important and what we need to analyze,” said the goalkeeper on loan from Chelsea, clarifying matters that have nothing to do with his job.

He made the Kepa comparison because the Englishman will manage Braga – Real Madrid Michael Oliver. As for whether there are differences in the way the whistle is blown in domestic competitions compared to the Champions League? “An English referee doesn’t care what is said to him because he is back in England,” Ancelotti said.. The same goes for Spaniards. “It’s a different pressure.”

This distrust contradicts all-out defense Pedro RochaThe chairman of the board of directors of the Royal Spanish Football Federation said after attending the LaLiga meeting: “I am with them 100 percent”. Commenting on this display, Ancelotti said: “It makes sense for the federation president to say that they are the best referees in Europe. I also say that I have the best players in the world.But there are good referees and others who need to improve.”

‘Spanish Braga’ invested by Qatar

Although it may not seem like it at times, Real Madrid can make it to the round of 16 in Braga. If they win they will be six points behind third with only nine points left to play for.. “I’m not thinking about rotations, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to put the same team (in the Classic) that played on Saturday. I have to evaluate the situation of the players, some Praise and Mendy returned from injuries. Also, Nacho returns after being suspended. We will train with everyone today and then I will make the decision,” explained Carletto.

What will be ahead of Real Madrid? Braga, one of the most interesting projects of European football Among its investors is Qatar Sports Investments, which bought 21.67 percent of the club last year. It is a result of the state’s investment, whose most valuable product is PSG. The team from Northern Portugal is the most effective alternative to the Portuguese trio consisting of Benfica, Porto and Sporting. Thanks to the presence of Spanish players Adrián Marín, Víctor Gómez, Abel Ruiz, Rodrigo Zalazar and Álvaro Djaló. Secondly, he is one of the offensive references of the team he manages Arthur Jorgehe was responsible for appearing before the duel.

“My father is from Real Madrid, but I’ve always been more of a Barca fan to get on his nerves.” The winger, who has scored seven goals this season, admitted that he scored three goals in the knockout stage of the Champions League, where the Portuguese team had to go through two rounds before entering the group stage where he showed his face. They lost against Napoli by the narrowest margin (1-2) in the match that was decided in the last minutes, and came back to Union Berlin with a two-goal difference (2-3).. Trying to take his eyes off the League’s referee film in Europe, Ancelotti described it as “a team that plays well, loves control and attack”.

Álvaro Djaló and Artur Jorge are players and coaches of SC Braga. HUGO DELGADO / EFE