Real Madrid criticizes officiating in recent Madrid Derby loss

Real Madrid released a statement on September 20, expressing their discontent with referee Ortiz Arias's decisions during the Madrid Derby against Atlético Madrid. The match, held at the Metropolitano, ended 2-1 in favor of Atlético. Key moments included a red card issued to Dean Huijsen of Real Madrid and missed opportunities for Atlético's Cristian Romero and Lee Kang-in to receive similar penalties. Real Madrid's statement highlighted controversial calls that they believe impacted the match's outcome, specifically relating to challenges made by Atlético players. The club indicated that they would seek further discussions regarding officiating standards moving forward.

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