Following Real Madrid’s defensive display in El Clasico last Saturday, Real Madrid living legend Alfredo di Stefano bluntly criticized Mourinho’s approach to the beautiful game of football. Di Stefano, who is one of the reasons why Madridismo is celebrated by millions of fans around the world, shared the following comments according to Sport.es last Sunday:
“Real Madrid played against a Barcelona side that dominated throughout the game. Clearly, Barca are superior to Real Madrid who are a team without personality. Their approach to El Clasico was clearly wrong.”
In his weekly column in Marca’s magazine, Alfredo di Stefano added that “Barcelona were a lion whereas Real Madrid were a mouse”.
The legend’s comments provoked mixed reactions among Real Madrid supporters and Jose Mourinho has finally replied to them. In a typical manner, the “Special One” reminded everyone of his position as the head coach at Real Madrid.
“Di Stefano is one of the most important people in Real Madrid’s history and I’m nobody in the history of this club. But, I am the coach and the manager is the one who decides.
“I am the coach. What can you do? It's me. The decisions are mine.”
Jose Mourinho is expected to put three defensive midfielders as Real Madrid are set to maintain their defensive tactics against Barcelona. Who will win the 2011 Copa del Rey final?
Get glued to the Barcelona vs Real Madrid match-page to know the answer. Follow the 2011 Copa del Rey final online and LIVE on Live Soccer TV on April 20!
