La Liga president slams Madrid over refereeing conspiracy claims

La Liga president Javier Tebas has criticised Real Madrid for suggesting that referees are conspiring against them. This follows a recent derby loss to Atletico Madrid, where Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho presented screenshots of tackles he believed should have resulted in red cards.

Tebas responded to a pro-Real article on social media, accusing the club of perpetuating a narrative of a refereeing conspiracy to cover up their own poor performances. According to Tebas, this narrative is an attempt to shift the focus away from Real Madrid's own shortcomings.

Real Madrid have had a disappointing start to the season, and Tebas also hit out at the club's apparent suggestion that La Liga's value is dependent on their participation. He stated that the competition belongs to all clubs, not just one.

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