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'Even a blind man can see it!' - Xavi rages at refereeing decisions as Barcelona coach doubles down on claims officials favour Real Madrid

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Previously, Barca manager <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-xavi-rages-controversial-jude-bellingham-penalty-real-madrid-almeria-robbed-la-liga/blt0732cfd938950e4b" target="_blank">Xavi claimed La Liga referees are favouring Madrid</a>, making it very difficult to challenge Los Blancos in the title race. Now, the former Blaugrana star has doubled down on that stance and while his own club's <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/negreira-scandal-spain-enriquez-negreira-barcelona-accusations/bltac05302825ee0ade" target="_blank">Caso Negreira scandal</a> has not helped their cause, he alleged that Madrid puts pressure on match officials through its TV channel.

WHAT HAPPENED?

He said at a press conference: "I already said that I don't like that they [Madrid] condition the referees, but they continue to do it every week. The referees are going to whistle conditioned. The 'Negreira case' hasn't helped us either, but that's what we have to compete with. I agree one hundred percent with the president's words. It's a reality and we can't deceive Barcelona fans."Xavi added: "Even a blind man can see what is happening. [Atletico Madrid boss Diego) Simeone said it the other day, that we are not stupid. Everyone is seeing it, but it is the media that has to say it."

WHAT XAVI SAID

Barcelona and Xavi are under pressure. They sit 10 points behind league leaders Real Madrid and the manager, who is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/xavi-quit-barcelona-manager-confirms-leaving-end-of-season-in-shock-announcement-after-catalans-ship-five-villarreal/blt5e11dda249a33995#cs61f08f2b5e6d0be4" target="_blank">leaving this summer</a>, is desperate to rescue a season that could prove to be a very unfruitful one.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Barcelona are back in La Liga action on Saturday evening when they travel to Alaves, followed by a home clash against Granada on February 11. Before returning to Champions League football on February 21 and a last 16 double-header against Napoli, they take on Celta Vigo in the league four days prior.

WHAT NEXT?

'Even a blind man can see it!' - Xavi rages at refereeing decisions as Barcelona coach doubles down on claims officials favour Real Madrid | Goal.com UK

Barcelona boss Xavi claims Real Madrid TV is &quot;conditioning&quot; referees in Spain and that competition in the league is &quot;adulterated&quot; as a result.

&apos;Even a blind man can see it!&apos; - Xavi rages at refereeing decisions as Barcelona coach doubles down on claims officials favour Real Madrid

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