A: Guardiola: "Images speak for themselves"!
Pep Guardiola appeared particularly worried about the situation of Lionel Messi, speaking at the press conference after the 2-1 victory of Barcelona at the headquarters of Atletico Madrid.
«The images speak for themselves, but we all have a responsibility to our colleague and everyone decides at will", The 39-year-old coach initially stated.
Asked if players like the Argentine and Cristiano Ronaldo should be more protected by the referees, he replied: "Leo (Messi) is very honest. Not only does he score, but he helps all his teammates. The referees should not only protect Cristiano or Messi, but all the players».
Guardiola then stressed: "If you play well, then you have a good chance of winning the title. If they play well, they can even win in Madrid. I am not saying that the Atletico players played violently, because it is a bad example. It was scandalous the way we played against a team that won the European Super Cup. "I am very proud of my team."
Pep Guardiola appeared particularly worried about the situation of Lionel Messi, speaking at the press conference after the 2-1 victory of Barcelona at the headquarters of Atletico Madrid.
«The images speak for themselves, but we all have a responsibility to our colleague and everyone decides at will", The 39-year-old coach initially stated.
Asked if players like the Argentine and Cristiano Ronaldo should be more protected by the referees, he replied: "Leo (Messi) is very honest. Not only does he score, but he helps all his teammates. The referees should not only protect Cristiano or Messi, but all the players».
Guardiola then stressed: "If you play well, then you have a good chance of winning the title. If they play well, they can even win in Madrid. I am not saying that the Atletico players played violently, because it is a bad example. It was scandalous the way we played against a team that won the European Super Cup. "I am very proud of my team."