Edu Aguirre, a well-known contributor to sports programmes, has sparked a strong controversy with his recent comments about Atlético de Madrid. His statements have generated an intense debate in the world of football, especially among the red-and-white fans.
In a recent interview, Aguirre questioned Real Madrid's interest and preparation for the matches against Atlético Madrid. In his words: "I have the feeling that if you ask a Madrid player three games from now, they don't even know what time Atlético Madrid play. They don't know what time the derby is, they don't know that Madrid have 48 hours more rest." These statements suggest that Real Madrid might not consider the derby with the same seriousness as Atlético Madrid.
Tension before the derby
The derby between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid is scheduled for September 29. Before this crucial clash, Real Madrid will play against Alaves on September 24, while Atletico Madrid will face Celta on September 26.
Aguirre did not limit himself to these observations. He also criticised Atlético Madrid's historical attitude towards clashes with Real Madrid. According to him, Atlético Madrid marks the derby in red on the calendar from the month of August, before the season starts. On the other hand, Real Madrid, according to him, would be more focused on other competitions, such as the Champions League, and not so much on the derby.
Edu responds to Koke
Aguirre also criticised Koke, the captain of Atlético de Madrid. He commented that Koke has already "marked" the excuse about the 48 hours less rest compared to Real Madrid. For Edu Aguirre, these justifications are simply excuses that the captain uses to explain any possible failure in the derby.
Edu Aguirre's comments have provoked a significant reaction from Atlético Madrid's entourage. Fans and players of the red-and-white team have reacted with disdain to the criticism, considering that Aguirre is minimising the importance of the derby for them.
Ultimately, Aguirre's comments reveal the complexity of the rivalry between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. This rivalry is one of the most intense in Spanish football, and Aguirre's words only add more tension to the confrontation. The perception that Atletico Madrid is obsessed with Real Madrid and is continually looking for reasons to justify its failures may further sharpen the rivalry.