Barcelona defender Gerard Pique reopened his feud with Real Madrid by suggesting the team act in a hypocritical fashion when it comes to refereeing decisions – whichever sport they play.
Madrid’s basketball team tasted disappointment on Sunday when they were downed 94-93 by their arch-rivals in the Copa del Rey final.
The aftermath of that game, however, was dominated by Madrid accusations that Barca had benefited from several questionable calls which led to their triumph.
But Pique pointed out that in scenarios where the Merengue receive a perceived advantage from officials, like February’s VAR-dominated 3-1 derby victory over Atletico, no comment is made.
“[Madrid’s complaints] happen in football, it happens in basketball, at least they don’t have any other sports because we’d have to suffer it in hockey and handball too,” Pique fired at reporters when asked on the Copa final following Barca’s 0-0 Champions League draw against Lyon.
“Then they go to the Wanda, the referees help them and then they shut up and don’t complain.
“There were mistakes [in the Copa final] in Madrid’s favour first and then in Barca’s favour. And well, later we had this whole show from Madrid with the referees. “
