Real Madrid TV slams referee in Espanyol loss
Real Madrid Suffers Controversial La Liga Defeat Against Espanyol
Real Madrid faced their first La Liga loss of 2025 in a 1-0 defeat against Espanyol at the Stage Front Stadium. The defeat was marred by controversy as Carlos Romero, who scored the winning goal, escaped a red card for a challenge on Kylian Mbappe.
Carlo Ancelotti Criticizes Referee Decision
Carlo Ancelotti criticized the decision of referee Alejandro Muniz Ruiz and VAR as “inexplicable.” Real Madrid TV also voiced their frustration, describing the league as “filthy” and slamming the officials involved in the match.
Controversial Refereeing Decisions
Real Madrid TV criticized the decision to disallow Vinicius Junior’s goal, claiming it was a valid goal and questioning the referee’s call. They expressed their frustration with the refereeing standards in Spanish football and accused officials of preventing Real Madrid from winning.
Disappointing Result for Real Madrid
Despite the controversial decisions, Real Madrid will be disappointed with the result against Espanyol. The team had opportunities to score but failed to capitalize on them, leading to a frustrating defeat.