Real Madrid Call Out Refereeing ‘Blunders’ In Atletico Derby Match

Real Madrid has criticised three refereeing “blunders” that occurred throughout the game after they were defeated 3-1 in the Madrid derby.

Real Madrid has condemned the performance of referee Alberola Rojas during the derby through its broadcast network, RMTV. The team says he made three critical mistakes. Jude Bellingham was fouled right before the game’s first goal, José Mara Giménez was tackled hard but not sent off, and Mario Hermoso handballed in his own area but it went unpunished.

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Alvaro Morata’s opening goal provoked a first reaction from the channel [via SPORT]: “It was a goal that should not have counted. The goal was not reviewed by VAR. There was a foul in front of the goal in favour of Real Madrid.”

“It’s embarrassing that it wasn’t whistled, even without the help of any VAR. That play had to be reviewed as the goal was preceded by a very clear foul. It is very clear. It has to be overturned because it is a decisive play. Cuadra Fernandez (on VAR) should have told Alberola that the play needed to be reviewed. That’s how Atleti’s first goal came, which conditioned the game.”

“Alberola Rojas’ refereeing was appalling. His lamentable performance was decisive and changed the match. Real Madrid should have gone in at half-time at 2-2 and Atlético de Madrid with a player less.”

Los Blancos’ winning streak of six games in all competitions has been snapped, regardless of what Madrid thinks of the judgements, and they currently lie in third place in the La Liga standings, one point behind unbeaten Barcelona and Girona.

On Wednesday, September 27, Real Madrid will play at home against Las Palmas.