DBasia.news – The El Clasico rivalry is heating up even if the game is over. Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique accused the brutal action of Real Madrid defender and captain Sergio Ramos, who injured Lionel Messi’s lips.
Real Madrid lost 1-0 to Barcelona in a follow-up match against Spain 2018-2019, at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Saturday (2/3) local time or Sunday morning WIB. The victory made El Barca 10 points ahead of LaLiga.
In that victory, there was tension between Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos. At the time, Ramos’s hand was seen to have touched Lionel Messi’s mouth. Although, the Real Madrid captain did not get a penalty from the referee.
After the match, Ramos denied acting harshly towards Messi. However, the statement was ignored by Pique who said La Pulga was bleeding from his mouth.
“Lionel Messi bled from his mouth. It was aggressive. The intensity didn’t have to be measured. I got along well with Real Madrid players,” Pique said as reported by Four Four Two.
“However, when you go to the field to maintain the colors that are defended, there will be competition going on,” Pique commented.
“However, when the match is over, friendliness will be mutually beneficial. The players are very respectful,” commented the player.
Barcelona and Real Madrid have dueled four times this season. Of the total, Los Merengues never won.