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Published on 2024-04-16 18:16:58
The appointment of Italian referee Daniele Orsato for Manchester City’s match against Real Madrid was met with disappointment from both clubs, according to Estadio Deportivo. Orsato is considered an ‘old acquaintance’ by both sides, with neither holding positive memories of previous encounters with him. Real Madrid views Orsato as a bad omen, particularly after he sent off Sergio Ramos in a previous match.
Luka Modric, a player for Real Madrid, once described Orsato as a ‘disaster’ after Croatia’s loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals. Manchester City also has negative experiences with the referee, with Pep Guardiola expressing his frustration by grabbing Orsato during a match against Real Madrid in 2022. The tension between the two clubs and the official has only grown over time.
Both Real Madrid and Manchester City will face off in a crucial match with Orsato as the referee, though neither side is happy about the situation due to their past experiences with him. The animosity towards Orsato from both clubs further adds to the tension surrounding the upcoming game, as they each have memories of contentious decisions and unfavorable outcomes involving the Italian referee.
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