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It was an open secret that yesterday became a reality. Atlético will not make a corridor to Real Madrid, recent League champion, during the derby that will take place this Sunday at the Wanda Metropolitano. To the statements made days ago by the rojiblancos Giménez and Oblak were added the voices of the fans who threatened to boycott the match by not attending or entering the stadium late. Yesterday it was confirmed that there will be no controversial corridor.
According to club sources cited by Efe, “some want to convert what was born as a gesture of recognition to the champion into a public toll that their rivals must pay, also impregnated with the aroma of humiliation,” and warns that the rojiblanco club will not collaborate ” in this mockery attempt». And they add that «some want to convert what was born as a gesture of recognition to the champion into a public toll that his rivals must pay, also impregnated with the aroma of humiliation. Under no circumstances will Atlético de Madrid collaborate in this mockery attempt in which the true values of sport are completely forgotten and tension and confrontation between fans are encouraged, ”valued the same sources.
In addition, and looking at the past, “we have been involved in several similar situations in recent years after winning different titles, including two Leagues, and on some occasions there was some kind of tribute by the rival team to our champion team and in others do not, but such an expectation or controversy was never generated. exaggerated and artificial like the one we are experiencing in recent weeks.
They also recalled that Atlético was the champion of the League in 2020-21 and they wonder: “Does anyone remember any controversy about whether they should receive a hall from their first rival after winning the title?” Asks the rojiblanco club, which immediately replies: “No, because there was no debate. In the first game of this season, Celta decided not to make a corridor and it was a correct decision, because they are gestures that must be made to be applauded by the public and therefore it makes perfect sense that they be made in front of the champion’s fans. The target cannot be create tension and rarefy the environment», narrates the athletic club, which concludes with another dart: «It is as important to know how to lose as it is to know how to win. From Atleti we do not intend to impose anything on others. It is clear that we have another way of understanding life.
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