After winning the Spanish King's Cup, Barcelona officially won the LaLiga title in the 2017-2028 season last weekend. For that reason, defender Jordi Alba once suggested that his team should be welcomed with a fence of honor in the "super classic" return match.
However, Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane rejected the above request.
The reason is that Barcelona did not do this action in the first leg when it took place a few days after Real Madrid won the FIFA Club World Cup.
Coach Zidane explained: I am not the one to decide whether to have a fence for honor or not.
We have to explain the situation after the FIFA Club World Cup. I understand this is not an important tournament for them to do that.
Some people say they did not compete in that tournament but the truth is not so. You must win the UEFA Champions League to qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup. Meanwhile, both sides are playing in the UEFA Champions League.
Therefore, they have not set up a fence to honor him. We respect what Barca has done. Getting famous at LaLiga is the most important thing, I always say that. I congratulate them.
If they build a fence of honor in the first leg, I will not break the tradition. However, I would not do anything if they hadnt done the same.
Coach Zidane admitted that a bad start to the season prevented them from having the LaLiga season as they wanted. However, he did not consider it a failure.
The French coach expressed: "This is not a failed season but it is not a good season at LaLiga. The ending of the season must be more intense than what is happening."
At this time, the possibility of central defender Varane and midfielder Isco playing is still uncertain. Coach Zidane may also give some key players a break after playing against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League.
The match between Barcelona and Real Madrid in round 36 of LaLiga will take place at 1:45 a.m. on May 7, Vietnam time.
