Laporta criticises RMTV ahead of Real Madrid vs Barcelona – ‘Influencing the referees’ | OneFootball

The tensions are sky high as Barcelona take on Real Madrid in the season’s first El Clasico on Sunday.

Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal has already sparked fury within the Real Madrid camp by accusing the club of cheating, which has met with backlash from Los Blancos.

Now, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has recently criticised Real Madrid’s questionable practice of putting pressure on referees through RMTV.

Joan Laporta criticises RMTV videos

Speaking ahead of the game, Joan Laporta reveals he is confident of Barcelona’s chances, but added that Real Madrid’s practice of putting pressure on referees is far from ideal.

“Let’s prepare for a great match where we’re all convinced our team will give us great joy. Our opponent has created an atmosphere around the refereeing team that is out of place,” he said (h/t MARCA).

Continuing, he adde: “With what their television network is doing, they’re influencing the referees; it’s a strategy for winning that shouldn’t exist.

“They can’t say the referees are hurting them or favouring Barça. We’re not playing the victim; we’ll try to win at the Bernabéu once again.”

Laporta is confident Barcelona can secure a victory against Real Madrid. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)

Laporta’s comment came as part of his attendance at the 15th Congress of the Barcelona Supporters’ Clubs of Andalusia, Ceuta, and Melilla this weekend in Lepe, Huelva

At the event, the Barcelona president went on to talk about the club’s financial position and the executives are determined to restore the club’s former glory.

“We are better off than before and we haven’t fallen into the trap of heeding apocalyptic predictions, which are neither here nor expected.

“The Board of Directors, and I, feel stronger, more convinced, and more determined than ever to complete the recovery of the club in all its aspects,” said the president in his speech,” he said.

Finally, Laporta professed how well-knit the Barcelona team is and how a strong connection between fans and players, as well as the club can harbour growth going forward.

“Barça is an almost invincible feeling, and that’s why I ask you to remain more united than ever in defending our crest, our essence, and to support our teams, coaches, and players more than ever.

“Those who have always supported the club are you, the supporters’ clubs, the members of Barça, because Barça is yours, because you love it, and you are the ones who best understand when it’s necessary to support and provide stability to the entity, especially in times of greatest difficulty,” he concluded.