According to the media Osen from South Korea, Barcelona superstars skipped the interview after their friendly win against Daegu.
FC Barcelona defeated Daegu FC 5-0 in a friendly match held at Daegu Stadium on the 4th. Having defeated FC Seoul 7-3 on the 31st, Barcelona concluded its Asian tour and returned to Spain early on the 5th.
Barcelona played their best in Daegu, where scorching heat and torrential rain were commonplace. Superstars Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal started and played extensive minutes. Gavi scored multiple goals, and Marcus Rashford notched his first goal for Barcelona.
However, the players' post-match attitude was disappointing. Barcelona had to fly to Incheon immediately after the match and board a chartered plane back to Spain. Still, they had plenty of time to spare, with about five minutes remaining. The Barcelona players skipped the "mixed zone" where they met with the press.
This wasn't the first time Barcelona had shown insincere behavior. At the official press conference leading up to the Korean tour, Barcelona announced that one player would attend, only to later withdraw without prior notice.
After the Seoul match, Barcelona players passed the mixed zone. Only Frenkie de Jong appeared at the official press conference. We couldn't hear the thoughts of the players who scored multiple goals, such as Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres.
The Daegu match was no different. Korean fans were eagerly anticipating comments from Yamal, Lewandowski, Gavi, who scored multiple goals, and Rashford, who scored his first Barcelona goal in Korea. However, as if by appointment, they declined interviews and quickly moved on.
Araujo was the only player to attend the press conference. Interview time was very limited, and Spanish foreign correspondents and others had the first opportunity to speak, leaving domestic reporters with little opportunity to ask questions.
When asked by a Spanish reporter about his performance on the Asian Tour, Araujo stated, "I'm optimistic about next season after successfully completing the Asian Tour. I achieved many wins last season. I'll prepare even harder next season and put in even more effort to show an even better performance. I'm optimistic because I have confidence in myself and the players."
Barcelona showcased their world-class skills, scoring 12 goals in two matches against Seoul and Daegu. Fans, captivated by their performance, were satisfied with the high ticket prices.
However, Barcelona's attitude toward the domestic press fell short of expectations. Even for world-class stars, was it really that difficult to find five minutes to answer questions?