Referee under fire: Real Madrid feels betrayed!

Referee under fire: Real Madrid feels betrayed!

Spanish football giant Real Madrid is frustrated after the spectacular 3-3 draw against Rayo Vallecano and expresses sharp criticism of the referee's decisions. The club's official website headlined: "A controversial referee decision prevents Real Madrid from winning." At the center of the outrage is a controversial scene from the 75th minute, when Vinicius Junior was brought down in the penalty area by Abdul Moomin. Although the replays clearly spoke in favor of a penalty, referee Martinez Munuera decided against it and the VAR under Gonzales Fuertes did not intervene, which coach Carlo Ancelotti described as obviously incorrect in the press conference.

Overall, Real players and fans were annoyed about three possible penalties that were not given, including clear fouls on Rodrygo and Arda Güler Yahoo Sports reported. The consistently aggressive style of play of the Rayo Vallecano players also disrupted the Madrilenians' attacks, without being penalized by referee Munuera. The frustration over the unfortunate decisions could be crucial for Real Madrid in the title hunt against Barcelona, ​​as every point counts to stay at the top of the table.

Direct consequences

The disappointing points split could have serious implications for Real Madrid's championship hopes. With these decisions, players are forced to compete in their next competitions with even more pressure and sensitivity. Fatigue due to the long injury list is also an issue as the team now prepares for a long trip to Qatar for the Intercontinental Cup final against CF Pachuca Today.at. Ancelotti remains optimistic despite the tense situation and believes his team has found the right balance to deal with these challenges.