Barcelona legend takes aim at Real Madrid over referee complaints: ‘The most benefited team’

Barcelona legend takes aim at Real Madrid over referee complaints: ‘The most benefited team’ As we approach the first international break of the season, it is perhaps fair to point out that Barcelona have been a class above every other team in LaLiga so far. The Catalans have already gained a six-point lead over Real Madrid, who have been crying foul after their 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby. In a recent interaction, Barcelona legend Carles Rexach offered his thoughts on Barcelona’s start to the season while also touching on the refereeing controversy surrounding Real Madrid. Rexach on the refereeing debate Rexach believes Real Madrid’s argument against referees is not valid. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) Speaking to 2Cat, Rexach addressed the arbitration issue that flared up after the Madrid derby, arguing that Real Madrid have historically been the biggest beneficiaries. “Throughout history, the most benefited team, not only in Spain but in Europe, has been Real Madrid. By the time I played, we always came out scalded,” he said (h/t Mundo Deportivo ). He also expressed disappointment that VAR had not levelled the playing field as he had hoped. “I thought that with the tale of the VAR, of which in principle it was very infant, because they can not score a goal that the ball does not enter and give you a goal, and this before could not be canceled. I thought this advantage of VAR would be more effective.” “But if before there was the problem with which I arbitrated and the lines, now there are the same and besides those of the VAR, and we have not advanced much; we are in the same situation as before,” he added. High praise for Barcelona’s start Rexach was glowing in his assessment of Barcelona’s blistering start, insisting only PSG can currently live with Hansi Flick’s side. Only PSG can compete with Barcelona, according to Rexach. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) “It is not for being optimistic, because the thing works and works well, but looking coldly and without passion, Barça currently goes at another speed to the rest of the Spanish teams. “Right now, the only team that can give Barça work is PSG; the rest have nothing to do, they play at another speed, they run and work,” he explained. Rexach also pointed out how the young nature of Barcelona’s team has given added confidence to the team. “These guys are all convinced of their chances. When you get to a veteran, you still have some fear of failing, but when you’re young, everything goes well. Barça are doing very well,” he said. However, the legend did offer a note of caution regarding the upcoming Clasico . “Now, six points from Madrid, and when we return from the break we play soon against Madrid at home, you get 8 or 9 points and things start to worry,” he concluded.