# Real Madrid Accused of VAR Mistake in Sevilla Win

> Real Madrid accused of benefiting from VAR error as Sevilla demand red card for Arda Guler.
- Title: Real Madrid Accused of VAR Mistake in Sevilla Win · SI
- Summary: Real Madrid accused of benefiting from VAR error as Sevilla demand red card for Arda Guler. Real Madrid faced accusations of benefiting from a VAR decision…
- Keywords: real madrid, sevilla, arda guler, var, sevilla manager, luis garcia, peque fernandez, real madrid president, florentino perez, javier tebas, var officials, football match
- Source: SI — https://si.com/soccer/why-arda-guler-wasnt-sent-off-real-madrid-win-sevilla
- Published: 2026-10-19T14:00:01+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: real madrid, sevilla, arda guler, var, sevilla manager, luis garcia, peque fernandez, real madrid president, florentino perez, javier tebas, var officials, football match
## Real Madrid Complaints About Referees
Real Madrid often complains about referees and perceived injustices, citing a referee for losing against atlético last month.
## Real Madrid Unhappy with Vinícius Júnior
Real Madrid was unhappy last weekend when vinícius júnior was sent off for a hair pull.
## Referees Filing Complaints Against Real Madrid
Referees filed formal complaints against real madrid president florentino pérez and real madrid tv to combat violence and harassment.
## Javier Tebas Statement Against Real Madrid
Javier tebas made a shocking statement last week that prompted a furious response from real madrid.
## Real Madrid Accused of VAR Mistake
Real madrid accused of benefiting from a controversial decision in sunday’s 4-1 win over Sevilla after sevilla wanted arda guler sent off.
## Sevilla Wants Arda Guler Sent Off
Sevilla wanted to see arda guler shown a red card in the first half when the match was tied at 0-0.
## Incident Involving Arda Guler
The incident involved güler and sevilla midfielder peque fernández with the latter appearing to pull back at the former during play.
## Güler’s Response to Incident
Güler’s response seemed to be an attempt to free himself with the use of arm, which sevilla believe was violent conduct.
## Sevilla Manager Questions VAR
Sevilla manager luis garcía wanted to know why the var official did not intervene, hinting at a conspiracy to prevent real madrid from gaining points.
## García on VAR Decision
García admitted real madrid deserved to win but insists sevilla were deprived of playing another match with a man advantage from the 25th minute.
## García’s VAR Concerns
García said at half time peque told him güler hit him, calling it a red card and needing to talk to var officials more than the referee.
## VAR Lacks Clear Evidence
Sevilla players wanted punishment, but var had no conclusive evidence of violent conduct due to poor replay quality.
## Referees’ Technical Committee
Spain’s technical committee of referees explained var has the same cameras as tv broadcast but no clear evidence of violent conduct.
## Refereeing Expert Criticizes Quality
A refereeing expert called the replay quality pathetic for a top league, saying it’s unclear if güler hit peque in the face.
## José Mourinho’s Response
José Mourinho said nobody has shown him evidence of the incident, and he hasn’t found any footage of what sevilla claims happened.
## Key takeaway

Real Madrid faced accusations of benefiting from a VAR decision in their 4-1 win over Sevilla after Sevilla wanted Arda Guler sent off for a hair pull incident.