Real Madrid TV: "We lost the match because of the referee, a friend of Lamine Yamal"!

20.09.26 FT LaLiga Spain

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The match between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid sparked widespread controversy due to the decisions made by the officiating referee, Ortiz Arias; public criticism even extended to Real Madrid's official channel.

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Post-match controversy stemmed from certain refereeing decisions that some fans of the "Royal Club" deemed completely unfair—including calls that could have altered the course of the match, such as Romero's challenge on Bellingham.

Real Madrid TV complains about the refereeing

Following the match, which ended 2–1, protests regarding certain refereeing decisions were not limited to Real Madrid fans; the club's official channel also voiced its objections—a notable development.

The protest even extended to team manager José Mourinho, who missed no opportunity to criticize the referee after the match; he even arrived with a printout showing the incidents that had not been called in Real Madrid's favor.

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