Real Madrid Say ‘La Liga Is to Blame for Everything!’ – Javier Tebas Denies Targeting Real Madrid for Doping Tests as President Responds to FIFA Complaint

Real Madrid’s Frustrations Boil Over Again

If there is one thing that seems to define the relationship between Real Madrid and La Liga president Javier Tebas these days, it is tension. On Monday morning, that tension escalated once again when a surprise visit from Spain’s Anti-Doping Commission (CELAD) disrupted Real Madrid’s training session. Six players were called in for random checks, and what should have been a routine day turned into another chapter in the ongoing battle between Spain’s biggest club and the league’s governing bodies.

Real Madrid, who are preparing for their Champions League opener against Marseille, were furious at the timing of the visit. Training was delayed by nearly an hour, just 24 hours before such an important game, and unsurprisingly, the club pointed the finger at La Liga.

But Tebas was quick to fire back. Speaking at a Panini sticker album event (in typically Tebas fashion—always ready with a soundbite), he dismissed the accusations outright: “We have no jurisdiction and never have. They explain that La Liga is to blame for everything and it’s impossible that we sent them.”

And with that, the La Liga chief poured more fuel on a rivalry that has become just as political and dramatic off the pitch as it is competitive on it.

La Liga Doesn’t Conduct Doping Tests

The first point Tebas made was a simple one: La Liga doesn’t run doping tests. In Spain, that responsibility falls under CELAD, the Spanish government’s official anti-doping agency. CELAD is directly aligned with WADA guidelines and carries out random checks across all sports in the country, not just football.

Still, Real Madrid weren’t happy with the disruption. Cadena SER reported that the club lodged an immediate complaint, claiming that the timing—just before a Champions League game—was unacceptable. To them, it was yet another example of how the team feels singled out.

And this is where the story really becomes more than just doping checks. Because for Real Madrid, this isn’t about six players giving blood and urine samples; it’s about what they see as a wider pattern of unfavorable treatment by the league and its president.

‘La Liga Is to Blame for Everything!’ – Tebas Hits Back

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Tebas, never one to shy away from confrontation, couldn’t resist a jab back at Madrid’s complaint. “They explain that La Liga is to blame for everything,” he said, a mix of sarcasm and exasperation in his tone.

He has a point. Over the past 18 months, Real Madrid have routinely clashed with the league over everything from refereeing decisions, to fixture scheduling, to broadcasting rights, and even the European Super League debate. From Madrid’s perspective, Tebas has consistently opposed their interests. From Tebas’ perspective, Madrid cry foul every time something doesn’t go their way.

And so when CELAD turned up at Valdebebas, it was inevitable that Madrid would connect the dots back to Tebas—even if those dots weren’t really there.

Madrid Lodge Complaint Over La Liga Refereeing

If the doping test dispute was one skirmish, the refereeing controversy is a full-on war. Just 48 hours before the CELAD visit, Real Madrid had already gone public with another grievance: officiating in La Liga.

The flashpoint came in the match against Real Sociedad, where young defender Dean Huijsen saw red in controversial circumstances. Madrid still won the game, but the sending off left a bitter taste. The club filed a detailed complaint to FIFA, citing inconsistencies in refereeing and highlighting what they believe to be systemic bias in Spanish football.

To make matters even more incendiary, Madrid’s report referenced the infamous Negreira case—a scandal that rocked Spanish football when it was revealed that Barcelona had paid around €7 million to former referees’ chief José María Enríquez Negreira between 2001 and 2018.

By bringing that case into the conversation, Madrid essentially accused the Spanish system of being compromised. For Tebas, that was crossing a line.

“I haven’t seen any report on Real Madrid’s penalties. It’s curious,” Tebas snapped back. “Let it be a complete report. Let everyone draw their own conclusions. They’re only seeking to damage the competition.”

Why Real Madrid and Tebas Just Don’t Mix

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To outsiders, this might look like just another political spat, but anyone who follows Spanish football closely knows that this feud runs deep.

Tebas has long been a controversial figure. A staunch opponent of the European Super League, he has openly criticized Florentino Pérez, Madrid’s all-powerful president, for pushing the project. He has also clashed with the club over television rights and financial regulations.

Madrid, on the other hand, see Tebas as someone who has consistently undermined their position as Spain’s most powerful club. Every refereeing controversy, every administrative hiccup, every untimely decision—they trace it back to Tebas’ office.

This has created a climate where mistrust is the default. If something happens that Madrid don’t like, Tebas becomes the easy scapegoat. And Tebas, far from keeping quiet, almost seems to enjoy the verbal jousting.

Champions League Focus Amid Distractions

Lost in all the noise is the fact that Madrid have a huge game on Tuesday night. Xabi Alonso’s side, who have won all four of their competitive matches this season, face Marseille at the Santiago Bernabéu in their Champions League opener.

For a club of Madrid’s stature, these group stage matches often feel like routine stepping stones toward the knockout rounds. But with Alonso still shaping the team in his image and young players like Arda Güler and Endrick integrating into the squad, every performance matters.

The last thing Alonso would have wanted was for his preparations to be delayed by doping tests and clouded by political headlines. Yet here we are. Madrid’s build-up has been dominated by off-field drama rather than tactical analysis.

Tebas, Madrid, and the Blame Game

What this episode really highlights is how toxic the relationship between Real Madrid and Javier Tebas has become. On paper, this was a routine doping inspection. In reality, it became another symbol of mistrust, accusation, and political maneuvering.

Madrid’s stance is simple: they feel persecuted. Whether it’s refereeing calls, financial rules, or doping checks, they believe Tebas’ league is either incompetent or biased against them.

Tebas’ stance is just as simple: Madrid complain too much. In his view, they are the spoiled giant of Spanish football—used to getting their way, unwilling to accept any setback without looking for a conspiracy.

Both positions have some truth, and both have plenty of exaggeration. But together, they ensure that no incident in Spanish football ever passes quietly.

Conclusion: A Relationship Beyond Repair?

As Madrid prepare to host Marseille, the focus should be on football—on tactics, goals, and glory. Instead, we’re talking about doping tests, FIFA complaints, and public feuds.

The irony is that Tebas is right: La Liga had nothing to do with the CELAD visit. Yet Madrid’s instinct to blame him shows just how broken the relationship has become.

Whether it’s refereeing controversies or administrative disputes, this war of words is unlikely to end anytime soon. Madrid and Tebas are locked in a cycle of accusation and denial that seems destined to dominate Spanish football as much as the games themselves.

And perhaps that’s the saddest part: in a league blessed with world-class talent, global interest, and historic clubs, the headlines are too often about politics rather than the pitch.

But then again, this is La Liga. Drama, both on and off the field, has always been part of the package.