Barcelona president hits out at Real Madrid, questions transfer strategy: ‘They have lost all credibility’

Barcelona president hits out at Real Madrid, questions transfer strategy: ‘They have lost all credibility’ Barcelona president Joan Laporta has renewed his criticism of Real Madrid , insisting that relations between the two clubs have completely broken down. Speaking to L’Equipe ahead of Barcelona’s high-profile meeting with PSG and Real Madrid, Laporta accused the Spanish club of losing credibility and trying to divert attention from the Negreira case.  Laporta: “There is no relationship between us anymore” Laporta was unequivocal when discussing the state of relations between Barcelona and Real Madrid.  “Real Madrid have lost credibility, both institutionally and in sporting terms,” he said.  Addressing the Negreira case, the Barcelona president added: “They want to divert attention, but there is nothing there. They no longer have any presence in the institutions. I think they have taken the wrong path and are paying the price for it.”  Laporta insists Barcelona are at war with Real Madrid. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) “There is no relationship between us anymore. I would even say that we are now in confrontation with each other. They are trying to divert attention.”  he further added. The comments underline the growing divide between the two clubs, with Laporta making clear that he sees no prospect of a return to normal relations.  Laporta questions Real Madrid’s transfer strategy The Barcelona president also reiterated his concerns about Real Madrid’s approach to recruitment, particularly following the arrival of Kylian Mbappe. Laporta had previously warned that signing too many high-profile players could create problems within the squad.  “Having more than one rooster in the same henhouse can never work,” he said. Laporta was also critical of Real Madrid’s spending. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images) “In football, the priority is the collective and the team spirit. Without that, the project does not work.  “They have relied on their financial resources to pay very high sums for many players who are not delivering the results expected of them.”  Laporta contrasted Real Madrid’s strategy with Barcelona’s approach, which he believes is built around blending homegrown talent with players from different footballing backgrounds.  “Barcelona’s strength lies in having great talent, players from La Masia and players who come from other footballing cultures, and managing to build a team with the right chemistry.  “They have preferred individual talent and big signings. I think Real Madrid have lost credibility and are trying by every possible means to justify all of this by lying about the Negreira case, because they have gone two years without winning anything.  “We are winning and are candidates to win everything.”