‘We had Messi, Xavi and Iniesta’ – Fermin Lopez hits back at Florentino Perez’s claims about Barcelona

Fermin Lopez central midfield of Barcelona and Spain celebrates the victory after winning the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Spotify Camp Nou on May 10, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Fermin Lopez has been on interview duty today and has been asked about Florentino Perez’s little rant in midweek about Barcelona and referees. The Real Madrid president claimed that Los Blancos had been robbed of titles due to match officials, but Lopez has wasted little time revealing exactly what he thinks of the comments.

“Everyone is free to say what they want, but I simply think this speech is false,” he told Què Thi Jugues” “It cannot be true, we had Messi, Iniesta and Xavi, it’s impossible. ” Perez’s words may still land him in hot water. The Spanish Association of Football Referees (AESAF) has called for an apology and asked for disciplinary proceedings to be opened against Perez.

Barcelona have also issued a statement and confirmed they are examining whether to take legal action. Both teams are back in action at the weekend. Barcelona host Real Betis in their final home game of the season, while Madrid face Sevilla.