Real Madrid fans protest referee decisions during first half against Real Betis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Real Madrid played Real Betis on Friday, September 4, during the 2026-27 LaLiga season at Estadio La Cartuja. The first half drew criticism from Real Madrid supporters regarding officiating decisions that left several challenges unpenalized. Fans pointed to a non-call on a foul against Jude Bellingham and an incident involving Federico Valverde and Chucho Hernández as specific examples of inconsistent disciplinary action. While the match continued, statistics showed Real Madrid maintained 56% possession and recorded 15 shots, with an expected goals tally of 1.99 compared to 0.11 for the opposition. Arda Guler received the only yellow card of the half. Vinicius Jr. contributed to the offense with four shots and 12 touches in the penalty area before the break.
- •Real Madrid visited Real Betis at Estadio La Cartuja on September 4.
- •Supporters expressed frustration over unpenalized fouls against Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde.
- •Arda Guler received the only yellow card during the first half.
- •Real Madrid recorded 15 shots and 56% possession in the opening 45 minutes.
- •Vinicius Jr. led the team with four shots and 12 penalty area touches.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid Fans Furious With LaLiga Refereeing in Real Betis Game
"Real Madrid visited Real Betis this Friday, Sept. 4, on Matchday 4 of the 2026-27 La Liga season. The match was marked by refereeing controversy in the first half, not because of just one incident, but because of at least a couple that some Real Madrid fans highlighted on social media.The first incident referenced was […] The post Real Madrid Fans Furious With LaLiga Refereeing in Real Betis Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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