FC Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez and midfielder Frenkie de Jong have expressed their frustration and criticized the referee following a tumultuous 0-0 draw against Getafe. [expander_maker id=”1″ ] The match, which marked Barca’s first La Liga title defense, saw both teams engage in a highly physical encounter.
Raphinha of Getafe was sent off just before half-time after receiving a second yellow card for an elbow incident. However, Xavi believed that Getafe should have also seen another red card when Ez Abde was brought down by Djene Dakonam, the last man in the hosts’ defense. Instead, it was Xavi himself who was shown a straight red card and had to watch the remainder of the match from the stands.
When asked about the incident, Xavi explained that he had expressed his frustration to the referee, highlighting the discrepancy in fouls given to both teams. He also mentioned a recent meeting with referees where changes were discussed to better understand the coaches’ perspective due to the tension they experience during matches.
Xavi criticized the officiating, calling it an embarrassment and expressing disappointment in the game that La Liga is presenting to fans. De Jong echoed these sentiments, noting that the referees need to take action to prevent time-wasting and ensure fair play. While he did not blame Getafe for their playing style, De Jong urged La Liga to address the issue.
Both Xavi and De Jong expressed their discontent with the referee’s decisions and called for improvements in the officiating standards to maintain the integrity of the game. The draw against Getafe left FC Barcelona with only one point, which they deemed insufficient for their title defense campaign.
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