Xabi Alonso delivers a sharp response to Joan Laporta’s absurd Real Madrid digThe Barcelona-Real Madrid rivalry transcends sport, steeped in political and institutional history. Barcelona president Laporta reignited the feud, labeling Real Madrid the “team of power” while Barcelona represents “freedom.” Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso deftly countered, highlighting the false dichotomy. Both clubs wield significant power and influence, benefiting from the rivalry. Laporta’s narrative, framing Barcelona as liberators and Real Madrid as oppressors, is a manipulative oversimplification.