Real Madrid is in a season in which its level of play has been outstanding, but it has not been exempt from refereeing controversies that have marked its last league matches. Criticism from coaches like Simeone and Xavi Hernández has called into question the refereeing decisions that have affected the merengue team.
Xavi Hernández and Joan Laporta expressed their concern about Real Madrid TV’s constant complaints against the referees, arguing that this could condition and adulterate the competition. They maintain that public criticism can influence refereeing decisions, creating a tense and unfavorable environment for other teams.
The Barça president has gone further, and after the LaLiga Clásico at the Santiago Bernabéu he launched an institutional message through the club’s official media expressing his discomfort and has even said that he could ask for a replay of the match if it is proven that the ball It came completely into Lamine’s shot.
In another controversial episode, Real Madrid staged an epic comeback against Almería, taking the lead thanks to a non-existent penalty and consolidating the victory with a goal by Vinicius Junior with his hand. These referee decisions generated controversy and criticism, not only from the rival fans but also from the press and those around the federation.
Girona complains bitterly about a goal disallowed incorrectly, with serious consequences, since the VAR intervened in an offside decision despite a previous intervention by Real Sociedad players. The sanction against Yangel Herrera, Blind and coach Míchel, who will not be able to be at the Santiago Bernabéu, has increased controversy and speculation about the fairness of the decisions.
In the match against UD Las Palmas, Rodrygo Goes received a yellow card for a clear impact with his open hand on the opposing goalkeeper’s face. The referee’s decision not to show a direct red card has generated debate about the consistency in the application of the rules and the protection of the integrity of the players on the field of play.
The Clásico Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona always leaves some controversy and this year’s was not going to be the exception. At Barcelona they consider that they were harmed in three plays but the focus is on one in particular: Lamine Yamal’s ghost goal.
In the 29th minute, Lunin takes a ball after a shot from Lamine Yamal. Part of the ball can clearly be seen crossing the goal line but the big question is whether the ball goes in completely or not. In the absence of an image showing that the ball had completely crossed Lunin’s goal line, the referee did not validate the goal. And from there the controversy arose.
The biggest criticism for that play has not been directed so much towards the referee, but towards LaLiga for not having the scoring technology that allows us to know in these cases whether the ball goes in entirely or not.
Controversy has also dogged Real Madrid in the Champions League. In the round of 16 tie against Leipig, the German team took the lead 2 minutes into the game but the goal did not go up the scoreboard.
After reviewing it, the referee considered that Henrichs, who was offside, intervened in the play by bothering Lunin by pushing him.
Real Madrid qualified for the 2024 Champions League final in a match with a comeback and controversy. In the 103rd minute of the match the assistant flagged offside in a play that would end in a goal for De Ligt. The referee had already whistled before the ball went in, so the play was already cancelled. At Bayern they claim that the assistant pointed out the possible offside too soon and that when in doubt he should have let the play continue.
In post-match statements, De Ligt noted that the assistant had told him that he made a mistake.
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