Real Madrid TV Blasts Referee After Atletico Derby Loss, Questions La Liga Officiating
Real Madrid TV launched a fierce criticism of referee Ortiz Arias following their 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid. The club’s official channel suggested a biased approach against Real Madrid and questioned the referee’s impartiality, even referencing his previous interactions with Barcelona players.
Red Card Sparks Outrage
The defeat hinged on a key incident where Dean Huijsen received a red card after conceding a penalty for fouling Giuliano Simeone. Yet, most of the fury from Real Madrid TV focused on the first half, claiming Atletico’s Cristian Romero and Lee Kang-in should have been sent off earlier for fouls that went unpunished.
This perceived injustice became the main point in the post-match coverage, with the broadcaster openly challenging the refereeing standards faced by the club this season.
Allegations of Bias and Intimidation
Real Madrid TV highlighted the referee’s failure to discipline Atletico players, implying the result was manipulated. They said, "We don’t know what would have happened if Atletico had been reduced to nine players. Many Madrid fans might want to walk away from this competition. It makes you want to walk away. Before, they tried to cover it up; now they don’t."
The channel went further by accusing Ortiz Arias of unprofessional conduct, noting, "He was hanging out with Barcelona players just weeks ago, and now this. It’s all sickening. They don’t care if it damages Javier Tebas’s La Liga. This season has pushed everyone over the edge."
They also accused the referee of showing a "cocky, thuggish attitude" when addressing Valverde after Lee Kang-in’s tackle on Fede.
Claims of a Systemic Agenda Against Real Madrid
The network insisted there is a broader pattern preventing Real Madrid from competing fairly. "There’s a different standard for Madrid. They don’t let them compete. These are the plans of La Liga and the RFEF," they said.
Questioning the penalty decision that ended their derby hopes, they added, "Given how refereeing has gone, I doubt an Atletico player would have been sent off the same way Huijsen was. The football debate doesn’t make sense."
Looking Ahead
The refereeing controversy will continue to fuel discussions after this heated fixture. Meanwhile, Real Madrid must regroup quickly and prepare without Huijsen for their upcoming matches as they try to recover from this damaging loss.
- Match Result: Atletico Madrid 2 - 1 Real Madrid
- Key Incident: Dean Huijsen red card after foul on Giuliano Simeone
- Unpunished Fouls: Cristian Romero and Lee Kang-in (Atletico Madrid)
- Referee Criticized: Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias
