Tebas defends Atlético de Madrid in derby controversy
In an unexpected turn, LaLiga president Javier Tebas has defended Atlético de Madrid in the controversy surrounding the Madrid derby. Traditionally, the relationship between Atlético and Tebas has not been very close, as he has focused more on the Real Madrid-Barcelona duopoly.
However, with Real Madrid’s new strategy of questioning the refereeing and accusing corruption, Tebas has aligned himself with the Rojiblancos. The head of the competition has stated that Atlético’s messages are funny and lighthearted, and that Real Madrid is the main culprit in heating up the atmosphere before the derby.
This stance is part of the long-standing dispute between LaLiga and Real Madrid, which ranges from disagreements over the Super League to the club’s frequent complaints about refereeing.
The derby is shaping up to be a crucial encounter amidst this controversy, with both teams dealing with injuries and the expectation of a tense match given the context of the accusations and statements made beforehand.
Tebas has highlighted that Real Madrid is the main culprit in heating up the atmosphere, and that their publications on Real Madrid TV have implicated referees in corruption, generating great tension in the competition. In this sense, Tebas’ defense of Atlético de Madrid is an important support for the team in this moment of controversy and tension.
