Dietmar Hamann kritisiert "Wettbewerbsverzerrung" in der Champions League
Originaltext, neu formuliert (Deutsch)
Der ehemalige Nationalspieler Dietmar Hamann hat im Viertelfinale der Champions League eine Wettbewerbsverzerrung moniert. Auslöser war eine Spielverschiebung für Sporting CP vor deren Aufeinandertreffen mit dem FC Arsenal am Dienstagabend (Endstand 0:1).
Die portugiesische Liga hatte das Ligaspiel von Sporting gegen Santa Clara vom Samstag auf den Freitag des vergangenen Wochenendes vorgezogen, um dem Lissaboner Team einen zusätzlichen Ruhetag vor dem Hinspiel gegen die "Gunners" zu ermöglichen.
Für Hamann ist diese Praxis inakzeptabel. Als TV-Experte bei Sky Sport Austria äußerte der 52-Jährige seinen Unmut: "Das darf nicht vorkommen. Paris agiert ähnlich. Das missfällt mir zutiefst."
Er bezog sich dabei auf die Verschiebung eines Ligue-1-Spiels von PSG gegen Lens. Die französische Top-Liga hatte Ende März bekannt gegeben, dass das Spitzenspiel zwischen Tabellenführer Paris Saint-Germain und RC Lens, ursprünglich für den 11. April angesetzt, auf Wunsch des Pariser Klubs auf den 13. Mai verlegt wurde. Lens hatte sich gegen diese Entscheidung gewehrt und sie als "unsportlich" kritisiert, da dies für den PSG-Verfolger eine 15-tägige Spielpause und anschließend einen eng getakteten Spielplan bedeute.
Für Hamann ist eine solche Praxis inakzeptabel. Er forderte eine stärkere Zusammenarbeit zwischen der UEFA und den nationalen Verbänden: "Man kann ein Spiel nicht einfach verschieben. Es ist einfach nicht fair."
Er fügte hinzu: "Denken Sie nur an die Premier League. Was würde passieren, wenn man dort ein Spiel einfach verlegen wollte? Das ist undenkbar. Das führt zu einer klaren Wettbewerbsverzerrung."
Arsenal besiegt Sporting im Hinspiel durch Kai Havertz
Sporting, das national in einem intensiven Titelkampf mit dem FC Porto involviert ist und es sich nicht leisten kann, Spieler für die Champions League zu schonen, gewann das erwähnte Spiel gegen Santa Clara am Freitag mit 4:2.
Am Dienstagabend zeigten die Portugiesen gegen Arsenal, das am Samstag zuvor im FA Cup gegen Southampton ausgeschieden war (1:2), eine beeindruckende Leistung. Trotz zahlreicher Chancen scheiterten sie jedoch immer wieder am hervorragend reagierenden Torhüter David Raya von Arsenal. In der Schlussminute musste Sporting schließlich das einzige Tor der Partie durch DFB-Nationalspieler Kai Havertz hinnehmen. Das Rückspiel im Emirates-Stadion findet am kommenden Mittwochabend statt.
Dietmar Hamann Slams "Distortion of Competition" in the Champions League
Rephrased and Translated Text (English)
Former Germany international Dietmar Hamann has voiced concerns over a distortion of competition in the Champions League quarterfinals. The catalyst was a match postponement for Sporting CP prior to their encounter with Arsenal on Tuesday evening (final score 0:1).
The Portuguese league had brought forward Sporting's league fixture against Santa Clara from Saturday to Friday last weekend, granting the Lisbon team an additional day of rest before their first leg against the "Gunners."
For Hamann, this practice is unacceptable. As a TV pundit for Sky Sport Austria, the 52-year-old expressed his discontent: "This shouldn't happen. Paris acts similarly. I strongly disapprove of that."
He was referring to the postponement of a Ligue 1 match between PSG and Lens. France's top league announced in late March that the crucial game between league leaders Paris Saint-Germain and RC Lens, originally scheduled for April 11, was moved to May 13 at the Parisian club's request. Lens had opposed this decision, criticizing it as "unsportsmanlike," as it meant a 15-day break for the PSG contender, followed by a demanding schedule of matches every three days.
For Hamann, such an action is a no-go. He called for stronger collaboration between UEFA and national associations: "You can't just postpone a game. It's simply not fair."
He added: "Just consider the Premier League. What do you think would happen if you suggested simply postponing a game there? That's unthinkable. This leads to a clear distortion of competition."
Arsenal Wins First Leg Against Sporting Thanks to Kai Havertz
Sporting, nationally engaged in an intense title battle with FC Porto and unable to afford resting players for the Champions League, won the aforementioned match against Santa Clara on Friday with a score of 4:2.
On Tuesday evening, the Portuguese side delivered an impressive performance against Arsenal, who had been knocked out of the FA Cup by Southampton (1:2) the previous Saturday. Despite creating numerous chances, they were repeatedly thwarted by Arsenal's exceptionally reactive goalkeeper David Raya. In the final minute, Sporting ultimately conceded the only goal of the match to German international Kai Havertz. The second leg at the Emirates Stadium is scheduled for next Wednesday evening.
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