Barcelona president Joan Laporta has sparked fresh controversy with his scathing remarks about Real Madrid's penalty award in their match against Osasuna. Laporta tweeted, "Real Madrid have been awarded a thousand penalties like the one given yesterday to Budimir. For once they didn't get a penalty handed to them for some dive, they shouldn't complain"
The penalty in question was awarded to Osasuna after a VAR check for a foul on Ante Budimir, which Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was deemed to have committed. Laporta's comments reflect the ongoing tension between Barcelona and Real Madrid, with the two clubs frequently clashing over refereeing decisions.
Laporta's remarks come amid a heated La Liga title race, with Barcelona looking to close the gap on leaders Real Madrid. The Barcelona president has previously accused Real Madrid of receiving favorable treatment from referees, citing the club's high number of penalty awards this season.
The penalty in question was awarded to Osasuna after a VAR check for a foul on Ante Budimir, which Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was deemed to have committed. Laporta's comments reflect the ongoing tension between Barcelona and Real Madrid, with the two clubs frequently clashing over refereeing decisions.
Laporta's remarks come amid a heated La Liga title race, with Barcelona looking to close the gap on leaders Real Madrid. The Barcelona president has previously accused Real Madrid of receiving favorable treatment from referees, citing the club's high number of penalty awards this season.
