‘Those words are not true’ – Barcelona star responds to Real Madrid president’s remarks | OneFootball

Last week, Real Madrid president held an explosive press conference, during which he lashed out at FC Barcelona over the Negreira scandal.

While claiming that he and Real Madrid had been robbed of multiple La Liga titles because of that, Perez also stated that referees had cost the Merengues 18 points this season as well, in turn helping Barça win the league.

“We’ve been left with nothing, and I’ve been here I don’t know how many seasons and I’ve only won seven European Cups and seven Leagues, which could have been 14 because they’ve been stolen from me,” Perez had said.

“We’ve made a video about the 18 points they’ve taken from us this season.”

Joan Garcia responds

Florentino Perez’s remarks did not go down well in the Barcelona camp as one would have expected.

While the club issued an official statement indicating that they are considering taking legal measures, their interim president, Rafa Yuste, and some players have openly addressed the Real Madrid chief’s comments.

Joan Garcia hits back at Florentino Perez. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)

Following Fermin Lopez’s response, Joan Garcia has now become the latest Barcelona player to respond to Perez’s statements.

Speaking to EFE (h/t MARCA), the Spanish goalkeeper said: “Anyone who has watched LaLiga, all the matches, knows that those words are not true.

“We are calm, happy with the Cup they gave us after the Clasico.”

Relations completely broken

Following his explosive press conference, Perez sat down for an interview with Josep Pedrerol of El Chiringuito, where he made it clear that the relationship between Real Madrid and Barcelona was completely broken.

“The relationship with Barça is completely broken. When I found out about this, I didn’t want to have any dealings with a club that has been paying referees for two decades,” he said. “We are the ones who have been wronged.”

Florentino Perez did not mince his words against Barcelona. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Standing firm on filing a complaint with UEFA over the Negreira case and refereeing issues, he further stated:

“We will submit all the documentation from these years to UEFA. Ceferin has told me that’s fine, that we are within our rights. It’s documentation from the years they paid and those they claim they didn’t, yet the same referees continue to officiate. 

“It shows all the points they have blatantly taken away from us. This year, between 16 and 17 points.”