Real Madrid Secures Last-Minute Victory

Real Madrid clinched a win with a penalty awarded during the dying moments of injury time.

Laporta Responds

In light of the events, Laporta expressed, “I have full faith in the League, the Federation, and the overseeing authorities.”

“I recognize that such occurrences can take place; however, we prefer that they don’t consistently benefit one particular side. We wish for corrections to be made since there are clear situations,” he stated.

The president of FC Barcelona emphasized that his remarks were meant to be constructive rather than antagonistic.

Comments on Recent Matches

Laporta then elaborated on the recent clash between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano.

“Yesterday, I made a light-hearted comment regarding the ‘diving’ incidents, but honestly, after watching the Real Madrid vs. Rayo match, I am baffled by the ten minutes of added time,” he articulated. “Players are increasingly engaging in diving tactics, which should incur penalties.”

He drew parallels to other leagues to strengthen his point, stating, “Recently, I viewed a Premier League game where players were booked for diving and dangerous tackles.” He further emphasized, “I felt Rayo Vallecano was treated very unfairly in that match. As a supporter, I believe this needs to be voiced.”

Laporta also shared his perspective on penalty decisions, saying, “There are certain penalties I would not have awarded since they don’t constitute foul play. A player went down without any real contact; it was embellished.”

Broader Context and Media Influence

Concluding his statements, Laporta pivoted to the role of media in these situations.

“I express this for constructive purposes. Occasionally, the media coverage aligns with our interests,” he acknowledged, then addressed an external influence. “A particular club seems to receive benefits, having a dedicated channel that highlights unfairness while claiming referees are persistently bias against them. This provokes a reaction.”

He ended with a thought-provoking question, urging the governing bodies to reflect, “Have they ever considered looking into this? It warrants their attention.”