On the eve of the gala dinner ahead of the Copa del Rey final, Atlético de Madrid president Enrique Cerezo once again grabbed the spotlight with his remarks. True to his direct style, Cerezo did not hesitate to criticize video refereeing in front of the Federation president, stating that “VAR is harming referees,” thus aligning himself with the widespread discontent among clubs.
No favorites and focused on the title
Cerezo played down Atlético’s favorite tag, recalling that months ago they were being written off as “finished.” “In football there are no favorites, matches are fifty-fifty,” said the president, who also described the final as “the great night of Spanish football.”
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The dream farewell for Griezmann
Regarding Antoine Griezmann’s future, the president imagined an epic ending: “Winning in the last minute with an unfair penalty would be perfect for him and for everyone.” For Cerezo, lifting this Copa would mean a “new sporting beginning” for an institution that is now competing among Europe’s elite.
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