Clarence Seedorf, a former Actual Madrid midfielder who performed for the membership between 1996 and 2000, has expressed his discontent with the way in which Actual Madrid gamers celebrated after their Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid.
The extremely intense second-leg conflict between the 2 Madrid rivals , with Actual Madrid progressing to the quarter-finals after a tense penalty shootout.
The result sparked a big response, significantly concerning the post-match celebrations of Los Blancos‘ gamers.
Seedorf’s criticism
Amongst those that voiced their opinion was Seedorf, who, talking from Italy, didn’t approve of sure gestures made by the Actual Madrid squad after securing their win.
“I didn’t like some issues from the Actual Madrid gamers. Now we have to respect the rival followers and I don’t like these attitudes,” he mentioned as quoted by .
He highlighted that whereas it was comprehensible for the staff’s followers to rejoice within the stands, a number of the gamers displayed behaviour that, in his view, crossed the road.
“It’s clear that the Madrid followers had been very excessive within the stands, however I noticed gestures that I didn’t like. I noticed issues that I’m not going to speak about right here.”
Respecting the opponent
Seedorf emphasised that successful ought to at all times be accompanied by the suitable values.
He warned {that a} lack of respect in direction of opponents might have penalties sooner or later. In response to him, exhibiting humility in victory is simply as essential as performing properly on the pitch.
“You need to win with the suitable values. I hope I’m mistaken, however they confirmed attitudes that might pay later as a result of respect is at all times wanted. One mustn’t provoke the ache of others,” he added.
On Vinicius and Ancelotti
The previous midfielder additionally criticised Vinicius Jr.’s determination to take a penalty in the course of the shootout. He instructed that the Brazilian ahead gave the impression to be extra targeted on proving a degree somewhat than performing in the perfect curiosity of the staff.
“He took the penalty from Bellingham to show one thing. He at all times lives this problem he has inside. I believed it was bizarre that he took it.”
However, Seedorf had phrases of reward for Actual Madrid’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti. He famous that the Italian supervisor demonstrated the suitable perspective by consoling Atletico Madrid’s gamers after the ultimate whistle.
“He was consoling the opponent after the ultimate whistle, that’s the instance.”
In response to Seedorf, this was an instance of true sportsmanship. He contrasted Ancelotti’s behaviour with that of some Actual Madrid gamers, who had been reportedly reminded by membership employees to tone down their celebrations.
“In distinction, the Madrid gamers had been scolded greater than as soon as by the membership’s employees, however they stored making gestures.
“I perceive the enjoyment, however it have to be careworn that Ancelotti confirmed find out how to win, how you need to know find out how to win,” he added.