Real Madrid TV Blasts Referee After Derby Defeat Against Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid TV launched a fierce critique of referee Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias after the team's 2-1 defeat to city rivals Atletico Madrid. The broadcast questioned the integrity of La Liga officiating and hinted at biased treatment against Los Blancos, even bringing up the referee's recent interactions with Barcelona players.
Red Card Sparks Controversy
The match's turning point came when Dean Huijsen received a red card following a foul on Giuliano Simeone that led to a penalty for Atletico. However, Real Madrid TV's anger was mainly about incidents from the first half. They argued that Atletico should have had two players, Cristian Romero and Lee Kang-in, sent off earlier for fouls that went unpunished.
Accusations of Bias and Intimidation
The broadcaster suggested these missed calls shaped the game's outcome. “We don’t know what would have happened if Atletico had been down to nine players,” they said, adding, “It makes you want to get up and walk away. Now they’ve tightened the screws a little more.”
They launched a pointed attack on Ortiz Arias, mentioning his recent friendly interactions with Barcelona players. “He was hanging out with Barcelona players a few weeks ago, and now this. It’s all sickening,” the channel claimed, accusing officials of disregarding the consequences for La Liga’s reputation.
The network also described the referee’s behavior during the game as arrogant, especially when he addressed Valverde dismissively after a challenge by Lee Kang-in.
Claims of a Systemic Agenda
Real Madrid TV portrayed the refereeing as part of a broader plan preventing their team from competing fairly. “There’s a different standard when it comes to Madrid. They don’t let them compete. But these are the plans of La Liga and the RFEF,” they stated.
Regarding the penalty call against Huijsen, they expressed doubts about consistency: “I doubt they would have sent off an Atletico player in a similar situation. The football debate doesn’t make sense.”
Looking Ahead
The fallout from the broadcast ensures that refereeing decisions will remain under intense scrutiny in Spain. Meanwhile, Real Madrid must refocus quickly, preparing to continue the season without Huijsen due to suspension and work to recover from this damaging loss.
- Match Result: Atletico Madrid 2 - 1 Real Madrid
- Key Incident: Dean Huijsen red card leading to penalty
- Unpunished Fouls: Cristian Romero and Lee Kang-in
- Referee Under Fire: Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias
- Alleged Bias: Claims of favoritism towards Atletico and Barcelona
