"The message is to keep a cool head."
"Many external factors are scrutinising us and eager to attack the club. We can't forget that the stadium is under threat of closure, and we have to be aware of what's at stake for us as fans," she added."
"The fans are angry and hurt by how his departure happened, and that's understandable, but we mustn't fall into that trap," she explained. "It's good that he knows the fans are hurt, but the team comes first."
" This statement was made before Christmas. Some supporters' groups asked us to do something in anticipation of the derby. We let the holidays pass and felt this week was the right time," she revealed."
Barcelona will open 2025 against Espanyol in a charged Catalan derby at the RCDE Stadium. The controversy focuses on goalkeeper Joan Garcia after his summer move from Espanyol to Barcelona. Garcia faced destroyed murals and threats, and his first return to the RCDE is expected to be hostile. The Catalan Federation of RCD Espanyol Supporters' Clubs publicly urged fans to remain calm and avoid actions that could provoke controversy or sporting sanctions. President Silvia Rodriguez warned of external scrutiny and a possible stadium closure, noted some supporters requested the statement, and confirmed measures were taken to keep Garcia safe.
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