‘Barça Team’ brings José Mourinho, his ‘photocopies’, the refereeing controversy and the contrasting paths of Real Madrid and Barça back to the centre of the debate.
The sporting situation is increasing the pressure on Real Madrid: the Madrid side now sit six points behind Barça and are going through a period of doubt. By contrast, the Blaugrana side are finding their rhythm, producing a run of positive signs and looking upward with confidence.
Laura Aparicio discusses those issues with deputy editors Fernando Polo and Toribio Blanco. Their conversation addresses the refereeing controversy, Mourinho’s outburst and the differences currently separating Madrid and Barça.
After Real Madrid’s defeat at the Metropolitano, José Mourinho spoke out again. He accused referees of “harming the white team” while favouring Atlético and Barça, comments that have further fuelled the debate.
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