La Liga chief Tebas slams Real Madrid over conspiracy claims after Madrid derby
Javier Tebas criticizes Real Madrid for fueling conspiracy theories after the Madrid derby, urging the club to adopt a more realistic approach to results.
La Liga chief Javier Tebas addressed Jose Mourinho's grievances over refereeing decisions during Real Madrid's 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid. While acknowledging the complaints, Tebas criticized the manner in which they were voiced. The match saw several contentious calls, particularly involving Cristian Romero, Kang-in Lee and Dean Huijsen.
Mourinho publicly questioned the officiating, while Real Madrid also criticized referee Ortiz Arias. Tebas stated that Real Madrid's loss was not due to the refereeing, emphasizing that the team did not lose because of the incidents. Tebas specifically supported the red card given to Huijsen for a foul on Giuliano Simeone, but disagreed with Real Madrid's opinion on Romero and Kang-in Lee's challenges.
He acknowledged that the Atletico defender's contact may not have been strong enough for a card, and stated that the Kang-in Lee incident was open to interpretation due to the rapid play. Tebas also condemned the pressure on referees after Atletico posted the message 'Stop refereeing harassment now' on social media, reiterating La Liga's stance on Real Madrid Television's unethical behavior.
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