Atletico Madrid President Mocks Barcelona's Grass Complaint: "Some Like Short Hair, Others Long"
T.E (Elbotola)
14 April 2026at13:13
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo responded humorously to complaints from Barcelona and their coach, Hansi Flick, regarding the height of the grass at the Metropolitano stadium. The complaints came ahead of the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final between the two teams.
Atletico Madrid is set to host Barcelona today, Tuesday (20:00 GMT+1), after securing a 2-0 victory in the first leg at Camp Nou.
Speaking sarcastically to Spanish media, Cerezo said: "The height of the grass? Some people like short hair, and others like long hair."
Responding further to Barcelona coach Flick's complaint about the Metropolitano pitch's grass height, he added: "For me, it's absurd to talk about this matter."
He concluded his remarks about tonight's match by stating: "I am confident that we will advance to the semi-finals."
What did Atletico Madrid's president say about Barcelona's grass complaints?
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo humorously dismissed Barcelona's complaints about the Metropolitano stadium's grass height. He sarcastically stated that "some people like short hair, and others like long hair," finding the discussion absurd ahead of their Champions League match.
Why did Barcelona complain about the grass height?
Barcelona, specifically coach Hansi Flick, complained about the grass height at the Metropolitano stadium ahead of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atletico Madrid. This concern was raised before the crucial match, following Atletico's 2-0 victory in the first leg.
What is Atletico Madrid's president's expectation for the Champions League match?
Atletico Madrid's president Enrique Cerezo expressed strong confidence that his team will advance to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. He made this statement after humorously addressing Barcelona's complaints about the pitch conditions, focusing on their upcoming home fixture.
