Madrid fires back: Barca’s 'lie-obsession' fuels fresh clash after Laporta’s remarks

Rising tensions spark a new Madrid–Barça clash

In a fresh escalation between Real Madrid and Barcelona, large yellow banners appeared outside Real Madrid’s facilities, taking aim at the Catalan club. The banners, captured in a clip from the well-known Spanish show El Chiringuito, carried a mocking message: "Barça is obsessed with lies." This public jab is a direct reply to Barcelona president Joan Laporta’s previous assertion that Real Madrid and Florentino Pérez are plagued by an intense obsession with Barça, a claim tied to the Niger/Nigreira affair and to the broader debate over a European Super League.

The banners were displayed by a Madrid supporter and appear as a direct reaction to Laporta’s comments about the Super League and Madrid’s perceived fixation on Barça. The moment underscores how tightly wound the rivalry remains, even as both clubs navigate broader European football politics.

Laporta argued that Real Madrid has been more preoccupied with Barça than with their own plans, and he noted that Madrid’s stance diverges from Barça’s path, especially after the Super League controversy. He stated that the supposed “obsession” with Barça has become a disease among Real Madrid fans, offering little additional commentary. When pressed on why the clash persists, Laporta responded that the questions should be directed at Madrid; Barça insists they are pursuing peace and constructive progress with the European Union, implying that Madrid’s rhetoric may reflect lingering project alignments before and after the failed Super League scheme.

He added that if Madrid’s tone shifts, it would be due to convergences in projects prior to the Super League and the now-defunct proposal, with Barça positioning itself toward peaceful engagement. The Barca president stressed that Barça seeks collaboration with European institutions, while some others appear to chase a different, more confrontational path.

In short, the incident blends a banner protest with a high-stakes media circus—proof that the Madrid–Barça saga remains a headline magnet and a test of will for both clubs. And yes, the press box still loves popcorn as much as the pundits love a good punchline.

Punchline time: If lies were goals, Barca would be a world champion by now—the scoreboard, however, keeps telling the truth. And Madrid’s playbook? Keep talking loud enough; perhaps the truth will mirror the offside rule and somehow vanish into the net.