Real Madrid criticizes referee decisions in derby loss to Atlético Madrid
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 6:18 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano, sparking controversy over officiating. The club publicly condemned referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias for multiple perceived errors, claiming the home side avoided red cards in the first half. A critical penalty was awarded to Atlético after VAR intervention, leading to a hefty backlash from Real Madrid. The incident raised institutional tensions in Spanish football, with Real Madrid's complaint garnering wide attention and varied reactions from coaches and fans alike.
- •Real Madrid lost 2-1 to Atlético Madrid on September 20, 2026.
- •The match featured controversial referee decisions.
- •VAR intervention resulted in a crucial penalty for Atlético.
- •Real Madrid's complaint emphasized errors in officiating.
- •Diego Simeone called for respect towards referees' decisions.
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid blames 'dreadful refereeing' for derby loss to Atletico
- 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid's take on the match: dreadful refereeing decided derby
"Real Madrid has sparked controversy after losing 2-1 to Atlético de Madrid at the Metropolitano. The club used the official match report on its website to issue a forceful complaint, explicitly headl...
"Real Madrid has claimed its 2-1 loss to Atlético Madrid was down to a "dreadful refereeing performance" from Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 6:18 PMReal Madrid blames 'dreadful refereeing' for derby loss to Atletico
Real Madrid has claimed its 2-1 loss to Atlético Madrid was down to a "dreadful refereeing performance" from Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 5:47 PMReal Madrid's take on the match: dreadful refereeing decided derby
Real Madrid has sparked controversy after losing 2-1 to Atlético de Madrid at the Metropolitano. The club used the official match report on its website to issue a forceful complaint, explicitly headl...
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