Fede Valverde's Reflection on the Cards Received for Protesting: 'i Never…'

Real Madrid wants to set aside the controversies of recent weeks in the League with the refereeing. The Champions match against Manchester City will be a good opportunity for that. The return leg of the play-offs that grants access to the round of 16 at Santiago Bernabéu is at stake.

In the pre-match press conference, Fede Valverde answered questions from the media in the press room. But it was clear that one of the topics was going to be what has happened these days. And one of the issues was the cards they are receiving for protesting to the referees.

The Uruguayan was asked if, as an important person in the locker room, he would ask his teammates to remain calm. But his response was blunt: "I would never tell a teammate not to protest." He left speechless all those who believe that the Merengues are making a mistake.

In fact, they pointed out that "Bellingham's attitude shows that he is a player with character." But in case there was any doubt, he stated that "we are all united to continue on the same path." There is no division in the locker room despite what some try to sell and provoke.

Bellingham's Red Card Shows the Referees' Double Standards

This past Saturday, Bellingham was sent off with a direct red card in the match against Osasuna. Although he claims he said "fuck off," the referee noted in the report that what he had said was "fuck you." A very important nuance as it changes the meaning of Jude's expression.

But regardless, the red card left the white team with one less player during the second half. Something surprising if we consider what happened a few days ago. In the match between Barcelona and Alavés, with what Raphinha did.

Barça's captain addressed the referees in derogatory terms that were not sanctioned. "You are all cowards! Cowards!" said the Brazilian striker with impunity. But the ones who must moderate their protests are Real Madrid and its players.