Masip heats up the classic: "Doing weird things is poking a coach in the eye"

Enric Masip, advisor to FC Barcelona, criticized Real Madrid ahead of the upcoming clásico, accusing them of using the Negreira case to distract from their own issues. He stated that Madrid's tactics harm the image of Barcelona and the integrity of Spanish football. Masip emphasized that Barcelona's successes are legitimate and have not been proven otherwise in three and a half years. He condemned the media's role in perpetuating these narratives and highlighted the need for respect in football, contrasting Mourinho's approach with that of Hansi Flick. He expressed confidence in the referees' professionalism and criticized the inconsistent media treatment of controversial decisions.