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The RFEF Makes a Move After Madrid's Request Regarding Referees: First Step

They have already made a first decision after the latest controversies.

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Borja Díaz

3 Matchdays in Which Real Madrid Could Have Secured the League and 3 Matchdays with Refereeing Controversy. Surprisingly, they have always fallen against the white team, which is the big loser. To the point that Barça could climb to the top if they win on Monday.

All of this coincides with the moment when Real Madrid has requested changes in the refereeing system. They believe it doesn't work, and they did so after the robbery they suffered in Cornellà, seen around the world. It was through a letter that provoked criticism from all teams and bodies.

Soccer players argue with the referee during a match.
Referee with his back sending off Bellingham amid protests from his teammates | Real Madrid Confidencial

But the truth is that the RFEF knows that things need to change because scandals keep happening. It's something that can't be tolerated and is tarnishing Spanish soccer matchday after matchday. Rafael Louzán has taken action because he is concerned about what's happening.

According to reports in Marca, he wants to begin with the structural change as soon as possible. Starting with having independent people prepare the referees' reports, ensuring transparency. He also wants the criteria for evaluating the referees' performances to be known.

Another Matchday Full of Controversies Against Real Madrid as the Big Loser

In Cornellà, we saw a goal by Vinícius disallowed for a previous foul without considering that Mbappé was being grabbed by the neck. The scorer of the perico goal should have been sent off for a tackle on Kylian. But neither the main referee nor the VAR wanted to see any of the actions.

Two players compete for the ball in a match, one in an orange uniform and the other in a blue and white uniform, while the crowd watches from the stands.
Carlos Romero's tackle on Kylian Mbappé | Real Madrid Confidencial

Against Atlético de Madrid, the merengues complain about the penalty that caused the 0 to 1 on the scoreboard. With the ball no longer in that area, with Lino unable to play the ball, and a more than questionable stomp. But there, the VAR did intervene to award the penalty against the white team.

And a new blunder came this matchday during the visit to Sadar, where they drew against Osasuna. Real Madrid complains about up to 3 penalties, two of them more than evident, one for handball and another for a kneeing. Additionally, Bellingham was sent off, we'll see if because the referee doesn't understand English.

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