New Delhi: Real Madrid’s frustration with La Liga’s refereeing reached boiling point after their 1-0 loss to Espanyol. The Spanish giants sent a letter to the Spanish football federation (RFEF), calling the league’s refereeing “rigged” and “completely discredited.” Their anger stemmed from a controversial moment in the match when Espanyol defender Carlos Romero escaped a red card despite a reckless challenge on Kylian Mbappe. To make matters worse for Madrid, Romero later scored the winning goal.

The defeat was a major blow for Madrid, who are leading the La Liga table and pushing for another domestic title. However, their response was about more than just a single match.

They believe refereeing decisions have consistently gone against them this season. The club’s letter accused officials of failing to protect their players and suggested that key decisions have influenced the title race. Madrid’s actions sparked a fierce reaction from La Liga........

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