Real Madrid have filed a formal complaint to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) asking for the “immediate submission of VAR audio” related to two decisions in their 1-0 defeat by Espanyol. The complaint follows referee Alejandro Muniz Ruiz’s decision to show Espanyol defender Carlos Romero a yellow card for a 60th-minute challenge on Kylian Mbappe as well as a disallowed goal by Vinicius Junior in the 21st minute after a foul by the France forward.

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, left, reacts as Espanyol's goalkeeper Joan Garcia, centre and Urko Gonzalez celebrate Carlos Romero's opening goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Espanyol and Real Madrid at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday Feb.1, 2025. Credit: AP/Joan Monfort

RFEF president Rafael Louzan has criticized Real Madrid for their statement against the referees. He stated that the federation was open to discussion but was not happy with the Blancos trying to force the referees.

Speaking at a meeting with La Liga clubs, RFEF and representatives of Spain's refereeing committee (CTA) on Thursday - which Real Madrid did not attend - Tebas said: "Real Madrid

The head of Spain's refereeing body, Luis Medina Cantalejo, has hit back at Real Madrid's accusations of "manipulation and adulteration" of the competition by officials, insisting that "my colleagues and I are not corrupt.

Real Madrid have made their displeasure over the refereeing standards in La Liga very clear to the league administration through the videos posted on Real Madrid TV over the past few months.The

Real Madrid has decided not to attend a crucial meeting with the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) scheduled for tomorrow, as reported by MARCA. This decision comes in the wake of the club’s strong criticism of the current refereeing system,