Cerezo: Derby Analysis and Support for Spanish Football
Enrique Cerezo, president of Atlético de Madrid, participated in a tribute to the oldest sports clubs in Madrid, where he addressed the controversy of the recent derby. Cerezo defended the referee’s performance, stating that the referees ‘call what they see’ and that VAR is there to help them.
Regarding Ceballos’ tackle on Pablo Barrios, Cerezo downplayed the subsequent controversy, stating that ‘arguing about a play 24 or 48 hours later is stupid’. The Colchoneros president advocated moving on and accepting the final result.
In a positive tone, Cerezo avoided fueling the controversy and was pragmatic about the referee’s decisions. Beyond the derby, Cerezo also commented on the Champions League tie between Manchester City and Real Madrid. While he did not venture to predict a winner, he expressed his desire for a Spanish team to advance in the competition: ‘If a Spanish team passes, much better,’ he concluded, showing his support for national football in Europe.
