A VALENCIA player snapped while taking part in one of the league’s controversial half-time interviews.

The LaLiga side were two goals down to Real Madrid going into the break when DAZN‘s pitch-side reporter pulled aside Valencia star Pablo Maffeo for an interview.

The Spanish full-back looked exhausted as his interviewer set up to begin the interview, and opened with a shocking rant slating the practice of half-time interviews.

He said: ”I really don’t feel like doing this interview.

”I think this interview is a load of s*** – it’s completely pointless. We’re in the middle of a game.

”They’re calling fouls that aren’t even fouls, but whatever – that’s it. We have to do the interview, so we’ll do it.

”Ask me whatever you want, and that’s it.”

Maffeo went on to slam the refereeing decisions in the match, which saw a potential opener from ex-West Ham man Guido Rodriguez ruled out for offside.

Maffeo continued: ”I wish the ref would be a little fairer – I think we were wronged on the first goal, and that affected us.

”Obviously, we need to get into the box more, and we need to improve, but hey, I think the team is competing well, and that’s it.”

The comments went viral, with fans both praising and questioning his impassioned outburst.

But all his energy did not help Valencia turn the match around, with Kylian Mbappe adding a third goal to sink the struggling Los Che.

Maffeo took the time to track down DAZN reporter Sergio Quirante after the match to apologise for his outburst.

The broadcaster shook his hand as both men respectfully buried the hatchet.

Maffeo’s rant was not the only viral answer that was given to the press at the match.

The Portuguese boss claimed he told him: “‘Don’t be sad because my players are much better than yours,’ and that’s the truth.

“The problem isn’t Aguirre. He’s a great coach with a lot of experience.”