Koeman: Car incident after Clasico defeat reflects social issues

Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman says the unsavoury scenes as he left Camp Nou after the defeat against Real Madrid on Sunday reflect greater social issues.

Barcelona sit ninth in LaLiga after the 2-1 loss, Koeman becoming just the second coach to suffer defeat in his first three Clasico meetings.

After the game, Koeman had his car descended on by a crowd of fans as he attempted to depart the stadium.

The Catalan club released a statement condemning the fans' actions and Koeman suggested the incident reflected wider problems as he prepares to face Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday.

"I don't think there is a solution," Koeman told reporters at Tuesday's pre-match news conference.

"For me, it is more a social problem, it is not a matter of them being Catalans. It is more a matter of education, they have no values. 

"We don't have to pay much attention, and it seems that it was only with me, but it has been with many players, with their families.

"It may be that with me it has been more exaggerated, but even Carles Puyol had to suffer.

"The club knows that this cannot be repeated and has to find another formula. It should not be given more attention, it is a social problem that happens all over the world, not just here."

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Koeman, who has seen his side go winless in his three top-flight away trips this term, then echoed a similar sentiment as he reaffirmed the social issues causing the unnerving scenes.

"I have the images because there were two people in the back [of the car] filming for a documentary, my wife nearby," he continued.

Koeman added: "When you go out there are many cameras, many telephones, a lot on TikTok for their followers ... it is a social problem that we have and it is better to put energy into other things."

Despite the pressure, Koeman says he will not walk away.

"I accept the results. I want to enjoy [my time here], if it is eight years, if it is one year and yes if it's three months," he said.

"There are things as a coach that you don't like, but I like being with the players, preparing the games, analysing and having to decide.

"The other day I loved the game, Not the result because it was a Clasico, but the atmosphere. We deserved another result, we need a little luck.

"If a day comes when I don't enjoy it, I'll go and dedicate myself to playing golf five days a week. I understand that it is a delicate situation, but there is a future at this club."