Atletico Madrid's goalkeeper Jan Oblak has called on Real Madrid to avoid pressuring referees ahead of their derby match, emphasizing the importance of allowing officials to perform without external pressure. Real Madrid recently expressed concerns over officiating following a defeat to Espanyol, questioning the integrity of the referees. Oblak, along with teammates Giménez and Azpilicueta, stressed the importance of a clean game, focusing on their performance rather than external factors. Despite the tensions, Atletico is in good form, aiming to maintain their momentum in LaLiga and the Copa del Rey.
The best way is to leave referees in peace and that way they can do their job at their best possible level, Oblak told ESPN.
I hope that what has happened doesn't go beyond a statement and that no one feels affected or pressured, Giménez stated.
When you step on the pitch you believe that everybody does their best that we can to get our job done, Azpilicueta remarked.
We know we arrive in good shape, but we know how football is, and it can change very quickly, Azpilicueta added.
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