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Real Madrid's reaction to the Anoeta robbery leaves Gil Manzano and the CTA knocked out

Real Madrid will take action after what happened in the match against Real Sociedad

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Sergio Iglesias

The match between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid (1-2) continues to generate controversy. Not only because of what happened on the field, but also due to the harsh response issued from the microphones of RealMadrid TV. The club's official channel published a video in which it accuses referee Jesús Gil Manzano of having delivered a refereeing performance full of irregularities.

One of the most criticized moments was the disallowed goal by Arda Güler for a marginal offside. On RealMadrid TV, they questioned both the transparency and the speed with which the VAR images were provided.

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While on other occasions, they claim, the evidence appears in just seconds, this time it took almost ten minutes to show the full play. In addition, they questioned the criteria used to select the exact frame that determined the offside position, which for them reflects a clear lack of clarity in the procedure.

"Real Madrid TV" reacts against referees

The sending off of Dean Huijsen in the 32nd minute was the other major reason for outrage. Gil Manzano stated in the report that the defender brought down Oyarzabal as the "last man" in a clear goal-scoring opportunity.

However, the club keeps that this version doesn't match reality. Real Sociedad's forward did not yet have control of the ball and, moreover, Éder Militao was in a position to cover the play. For RealMadrid TV, the straight red card lacked justification and represented a disproportionate decision that affected the rest of the match.

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The video released by the Madrid channel also highlights what they consider a worrying pattern. The club insists that these controversies are not isolated incidents, but rather part of a series of refereeing performances that have clearly caused harm.

With this public complaint, Real Madrid aims to make visible what it describes as a "robbery" at Anoeta. In addition, it seeks to reinforce its message in favor of greater transparency in refereeing decisions. The entity is already considering compiling audiovisual material and official documentation with the aim of submitting its complaints to the relevant authorities.

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