Mateu Alemany: "The referees? They should matter least in a Copa match" | OneFootball

Mateu Alemany analyzed Barcelona's complaints ahead of the Rayo Vallecano – Atlético match, something that surprised him.

STADIUM CHANGE

"Without getting into the problem they have in Vallecas. It's unfortunate that we have to play here, especially thinking about the Rayo Vallecano fans, who can't see their team in their own stadium. Then, it's a technical decision by La Liga, and there's nothing more to say."

ATLÉTICO PRESENCE IN THE STANDS

"Atlético fans are happy this week and, if possible, they'll be here as always."

POOR RUN OF FORM IN LA LIGA

"I don't think it's just about the competition, but also about the context in which the matches are played. Last week, against the same opponent, they were different games. Everything has an influence. The opponent's attitude, their style of play... I don't think it's a matter of competitions, but rather that it's a very demanding schedule. Today we're making a deep rotation and we have to focus on today's match, but knowing that three decisive weeks are coming."

BARCELONA'S FORMAL COMPLAINT

"About Thursday's match, I find it curious that people are talking about the referees. I think that should be the least relevant thing about the game. As for the other day's match, the offside is being questioned. Nowadays, they're checked technologically, and it's objective. There's no such thing as a little offside, it either is or it isn't. It's not open to interpretation. The same thing happened to us last week against Betis, which would have meant a draw. If it's by a little, it's still offside."

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