LaLiga set to open disciplinary actions against Real Madrid after their comments on league's referee

The Madrid club called LaLiga’s referees corrupt.

As the campaign against match officials continues, Real Madrid may be disciplined for accusing LaLiga referees of corruption.

After losing 1-0 to Espanyol, the Spanish powerhouses wrote a strongly written letter to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) expressing their displeasure with officiating calls. Their complaints were based on a contentious incident that occurred during the game, in which Carlos Romero of Espanyol evaded a red card by recklessly fouling Kylian Mbappé.

With Madrid controlling the ball and only committing three fouls to Espanyol’s 14, their opponents were only given two yellow cards during the match. Madrid’s frustration was heightened when Romero’s late goal ultimately handed them a loss.

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Although a number of LaLiga teams, including Real Sociedad and Alavés, have previously expressed dissatisfaction with officiating standards, Madrid’s criticism took a more serious turn. Los Blancos went one step further and claimed that referees were purposefully sabotaging games against them, in contrast to the usual accusations of carelessness or inconsistent play.

Tensions between the club and league officials have increased as a result of LaLiga authorities’ harsh criticism of this frontal attack on the officiating system’s integrity.

Real Madrid’s outburst was quickly ridiculed by LaLiga president Javier Tebas. He called them a “crying club” and made fun of Florentino Pérez, the club president, calling his management style “oligarchic.” Any formal charges of corruption would not go unpunished, he had already warned.

LaLiga filed an official claim against Madrid two weeks ago in accordance with that position, which prompted additional action from the league’s regulatory bodies.

The Disciplinary Committee is currently getting ready to start looking into Madrid’s claims, according to reporting from Cadena Cope. The committee will have between six weeks to two months to review the claims and decide whether to apply any sanctions.

The committee will suggest suitable measures, which can include fines or possible actions against Madrid’s board members who contributed to the letter’s writing if it determines that disciplinary action is necessary.

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