Real Madrid TV Replies, without Mincing Words, to Simeone's Rant: 'The System...

The controversy is served: the game between Real Madrid and Celta de Vigo, Copa del Rey round of 16, is grabbing all the attention due to several very striking plays. One of the most talked-about is the possible penalty by Lunin on Williot Swedberg, a foul that Munuera Montero didn't notice live.

The review from the VAR, entrusted to Hernández Hernández for the occasion, was able to see how the Madrid goalkeeper deflected the ball with his hands before the Celta '19' fell. Despite the contribution of those images, much discussed over the last two days, 'Cholo' Simeone's opinion reignites the debate.

The Atlético de Madrid coach appeared at a press conference before the clash against Leganés for LaLiga and left some words that angered Madrid fans. "I didn't see yesterday's game, but I was told there were episodes like there have been for a hundred years, I don't know what surprises them", the Argentine coach admitted.

That remark has provoked all kinds of replies on social media. Where "episodes" in which Atlético de Madrid clearly benefited from refereeing decisions have been recalled. Additionally, Real Madrid TV has launched a harsh reply led by Jesús Alcaide.

Harsh verdict

The Madrid commentator recalls that "last year, Real Madrid was heavily punished in direct matches with Atlético by the refereeing system". This situation generates "concern" because "it initially looks like a head-to-head, while Barcelona doesn't react, with Atlético, a team quite favored by the refereeing system". The 'fight' for LaLiga, points out Jesús Alcaide, is currently between the capital rivals.

"Vic suffered a penalty that wasn't and protested", the commentator notes. Also, "Osasuna recently protested with a penalty committed on Rubén García, Alavés protested for a penalty that wasn't when Alavés was winning 0-1". All those claims went unnoticed according to Jesús Alcaide's opinion.

However, Jesús Alcaide's intervention wasn't only aimed at reviewing Atlético de Madrid's most recent "episodes". The Real Madrid TV commentator goes back to a season in which Real Madrid was clearly harmed by refereeing decisions in LaLiga.

"And what can we say about LaLiga 20-21, which Atlético won amid this refereeing system. Concerned about that confrontation against the team of one of the highest-paid coaches in the world", comments Jesús Alcaide, leaving a 'remark' regarding 'Cholo' Simeone's extremely high salary.