As the anticipation builds for one of football’s most celebrated showdowns, Barcelona’s coach, Hansi Flick, finds himself at a strategic crossroads. With star players Robert Lewandowski, Alejandro Balde, and Marc Casadó back from injury, the decision to bench them against Real Madrid raises eyebrows. While many fans would expect these formidable talents on the pitch,
Alejandro Balde
The realm of football, celebrated for its vibrant diversity and unifying spirit, has continuously been marred by incidents of racism, as underscored by the recent experience of FC Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde. Following a LaLiga match against Getafe, Balde publicly disclosed that he faced racial abuse from sections of the home crowd at the Coliseum.