Ronald Koeman exploded in anger over the unsanctioned penalty

As happened in the first classic of the 2020-2021 season that was played at the Camp Nou, Real Madrid was left with the victory in a key duel to continue in the fight for the Spanish league title. In October last year, the victory was 3-1 for the team led by Zinedine Zidane, and this time, in Valdebebas, the Merengues won 2-1 at Barcelona with goals from Karim Benzema and Tony Kroos.

Since he became manager of Barcelona, Ronald Koeman still could not even rescue a draw. And on this occasion, once the match that was played at the Alfredo Di Stéfano stadium ended, the Dutch coach exploded with fury against the referee Gil Manzano for an alleged penalty that the defender Mendy sanctioned the forward Martin Braithwaite and that the VAR didn't he even decided to check.

In the post-game interview, Koeman made no secret of his anger when the journalist asked him about the aforementioned action in the local area. “Very clear penalty. We have to accept it and shut up. I have already said what I think ”, said the Blaugrana DT.

"I don't know why there is VAR in Spain," continued the visitors' coach, who immediately consulted his opinion on the play to the commentator on the field of play. "Is it a penalty?" Asked the former Netherlands coach. "The referee decides," replied the journalist from the Movistar + signal.

Still angry at the referee's inaction in his opinion, and also by a new defeat against Real Madrid, Koeman retaliated to the man who was interviewing him. "Okay, you don't want to get wet," he said in his last words and left in the middle of the note with central studies.