Real Madrid Accuses La Liga Referees of Bias: “Manipulation Can No Longer Be Ignored”

Real Madrid has launched an unprecedented attack on La Liga referees, alleging bias and manipulation following their 1-0 defeat to Espanyol.

The club sent a formal letter of complaint to:
Spanish FA (RFEF)
Spain’s High Council for Sports

Real Madrid’s Allegations Against Referees

In their letter, Real Madrid claimed:
VAR and referees are “rigged” and “completely discredited.”
Decisions are manipulated against them, damaging the competition’s integrity.
The league’s officiating is “adulterating” results.

The controversy stems from a key decision in the Espanyol match:
Espanyol’s Carlos Romero—who scored the game’s only goal—was not sent off for an earlier challenge on Kylian Mbappe.

La Liga President Javier Tebas Responds

Speaking at a meeting with La Liga clubs—which Real Madrid did not attend—Tebas dismissed the club’s claims:

“Real Madrid wants to harm the competition, not just the refereeing group.”

“They have built a story of victimhood. The issue has been blown out of proportion, they have lost their head. Football doesn’t revolve around Real Madrid.”

Other Major Developments in Spanish Football

RFEF President Rafael Louzan’s Ban Overturned
Louzan’s seven-year ban from public office has been overturned by Spain’s Supreme Court.
Elected RFEF President in December, he now promises a “new era” for Spanish football.

Is Real Madrid Right to Complain?

Are Real Madrid’s claims valid, or is this just an overreaction?

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