Softfootball understands that Barcelona president Joan Laporta, who recently backed the team following their disappointing 3-0 defeat to Chelsea in the Champions League, also made bold comments suggesting that referees have historically favoured Real Madrid, as reported by Fabrizio Romano via his official X account.
He said:,
Laporta: Barcelona has never bought a referee. Barça is generally not favoured by referees, and we know they have favoured Real Madrid all their lives
One user, Truth Serum @Itiswhataguy, immediately called out Laporta for hypocrisy, referencing past incidents involving Chelsea. The user implied that Barcelona has, in fact, benefited from refereeing decisions.
He tweeted:
The world still remembers clearly how you robbed Chelsea with Overbo. You’ve been paying refs for years. Long may your downfall continue.
Another fan, Olawale AFOLABI @AGBARISM, reflected on his personal experience watching Barcelona games. highlighting different occasions where he felt the referee favoured Barcelona.
He said:
From Barca? I detested Barca then because once a game is surely not going in their favour, you will start witnessing bizarre refereeing decisions. Funnily, Messi kicked the ball away after the whistle and no card was shown but RVP got red carded. Or is it the Chelsea game?
Meanwhile, SK @sk_sahil24 took a more humorous approach, joking about Laporta’s obsession with Real Madrid.
He tweeted;
Laporta waking up every morning and speed-running the Madrid conspiracy speech like it’s part of his cardio routine.
Not all reactions were critical, Eddy @Romeoisred offered a balanced perspective, reminding fans that both Barcelona and Real Madrid have enjoyed favourable refereeing moments. suggesting that bias claims exist on both sides of the rivalry.
He said:
Laporta talking like Barça hasn’t benefited from refs, too. Both clubs have enjoyed their own holy moments. It’s just that Madrid’s ones make better documentaries.
Barcelona are set to face Alaves this weekend in La Liga. Laporta’s comments and the subsequent reactions reveal just how sensitive refereeing decisions remain in the league, with fans ready to defend or attack every perspective. The debate continues to stir passion across social media.
