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Barcelona VP Yuste responds to Atletico Madrid's Gil Marin remarks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:40 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Barcelona VP Yuste responds to Atletico Madrid's Gil Marin remarks

Summary

FC Barcelona's sporting vice president, Rafa Yuste, defended the club against comments made by Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin during the UEFA Champions League draw in Monaco on August 27, 2026. The tension stems from the Julian Alvarez transfer saga, with Yuste labeling Gil Marin's remarks as crossing a 'red line'. Yuste expressed disappointment over the lack of respect in Gil Marin's statements and underscored Barcelona's commitment to professionalism. The draw placed Barcelona in a challenging group alongside Manchester City and PSG. Yuste emphasized the club's readiness to compete following their recent La Liga title victory.

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•Yuste critiqued Gil Marin's statements as disrespectful.
•Barcelona is grouped with Manchester City and PSG in the Champions League.
•Tensions are heightened due to the Julian Alvarez transfer situation.
•Yuste emphasized Barcelona's commitment to professionalism and values.
•Barcelona recently won their second consecutive La Liga title.

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6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona VP Yuste hits back at Atletico Madrid CEO: ‘His words cross a red line’

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FC Barcelona sporting vice president Rafa Yuste has hit back at Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin over his controversial statements.Yuste was in Monaco today, where he represented Barcelona a...
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