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La Liga President Rejects Real Madrid's 'Conspiracy' Claims

September 23, 2026Carlos Mendoza1 мин

La Liga president Javier Tebas responded forcefully on Tuesday to Real Madrid's public criticism of the league's referees. This statement follows the aftermath of Sunday's Madrid Derby.

For the past 48 hours, the actions of those in charge at the Santiago Bernabéu have dominated Spanish headlines.

After Atlético secured a 2-1 victory at the Metropolitano, Real Madrid quickly initiated a campaign against referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias and his officiating team.

Real Madrid described the refereeing standard as 'dreadful,' asserting that both Cristian Romero and Lee Kang-in should have received red cards.

Javier Tebas addressed Real Madrid's persistent claims of officials favoring their opponents on his official social media platforms on Tuesday.

La Liga's president stated, as reported by the BBC:

"Claiming that referees are directed against Real Madrid is living in another galaxy. That narrative serves as an excuse to cover up other shortcomings that are plain to see in these first matches of the season.

“It’s more comfortable to point to a conspiracy than to explain what’s happening on the pitch.”