Real Madrid Confidencial The whole world saw it, what they say outside Spain about the tackle on Mbappé
The reactions that several media outlets outside Spain have had regarding the harsh tackle Mbappé received against Espanyol
The match between Real Madrid and Espanyol has been over for some time, but the controversies remain alive. In a game marked by questionable refereeing and the absence of VAR, several media outlets have reacted accordingly. Romero's harsh tackle on Mbappé has been, above all, the play that has been talked about the most.
"How is this brutal kick not a red card?" was the reaction from the Bild newspaper in Germany. Like other French and even Argentine media, they all agree that the tackle on Mbappé warranted a sending-off. Instead of going for the ball, Romero clearly hits the Frenchman's leg in an attempt to injure him.
Although the French striker came out unscathed from this play, Romero also did by only receiving a yellow card. One of the many questionable decisions made by referee Muñiz Ruiz during the match. The reaction from media outside Spain shows that not only Madridists are demanding explanations about this play.
The reaction from the media
Being an extremely fast player, there are very few options to stop Mbappé. The one made by Romero, of course, is one of the worst as it is a clear attempt to injure the player. By strongly hitting the French striker's leg, everyone demanded and continues to demand that a red card be shown instead of a yellow card.
The reaction from media like the Bild newspaper further strengthens the complaints that continue to be presented against Muñiz Ruiz. Doing a terrible job, the referee showed the world the harsh reality that Spanish teams have to live with every season.
Suffering questionable refereeing more and more consistently, the reaction from international media could be of great help. With the tackle on Mbappé gaining notoriety, this could help prevent more controversies like this for upcoming matches.
The problem with refereeing
Spanish football has been harmed for many years by refereeing that is not up to the spectacle provided by the teams. This is why, following the media reactions, this could lead to a necessary change to finally improve refereeing.
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