From the Guardian · Agencies · · 1m 30s
Real Madrid demands La Liga president's removal
After a controversial derby loss, Real Madrid escalates its feud with Javier Tebas over refereeing complaints.
In brief
After a controversial derby loss, Real Madrid escalates its feud with Javier Tebas over refereeing complaints. Real Madrid is calling for the La Liga president to be replaced, citing his dismissive response to their concerns about officiating bias in a derby defeat. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Real Madrid loses controversial derby
Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Atlético Madrid on Sunday, with manager José Mourinho criticizing the referee for missed red cards and unfair decisions.
“Terrible refereeing decides the derby.”
Mourinho brings evidence to press conference
José Mourinho brought printed screenshots of what he believed were red-card offences to his post-match press conference, claiming his team could win the title if given a fair playing field.
“if they let us compete on a level playing field.”
Tebas dismisses conspiracy claims
La Liga president Javier Tebas responded on social media, saying Real Madrid's allegations of bias belong to 'another galaxy' and accused the club of pushing a 'permanent conspiracy' narrative.
“This article goes further, it claims that referees harm 'the business that feeds them'.”
Tebas defends competition integrity
Tebas argued that La Liga belongs to no one and that refereeing should not be based on revenue or club prestige, defending the competition's equality.
“The competition belongs to no one.”
Real Madrid calls for president's removal
Real Madrid issued a statement calling Tebas's behaviour 'intolerable' and demanding a new La Liga president capable of managing the competition with neutrality.
“we believe that the professional football competition in Spain urgently needs a leader capable of managing it”
Real Madrid trails Barcelona by six points
Real Madrid currently sits six points behind Barcelona, the reigning champions and early leaders in La Liga this season.
The one thing
Real Madrid is calling for the La Liga president to be replaced, citing his dismissive response to their concerns about officiating bias in a derby defeat.
