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Real Madrid players frustrated by heavy fouls in recent match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Real Madrid players frustrated by heavy fouls in recent match

Summary

Real Madrid's players expressed frustration after experiencing numerous fouls during their match against Valencia at Mestalla. The team was subjected to 26 fouls in the game, marking the highest tally in a La Liga match this season. This incident is part of a trend, as Real Madrid has faced 171 fouls over 12 matches. The players feel targeted and believe they are not being adequately protected by referees. The ongoing tension between the club and officiating is raising concerns among the squad about fairness in future matches.

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By the Numbers

•Real Madrid suffered 26 fouls against Valencia, the most in La Liga this season.
•Players feel they are being unfairly targeted and not protected by referees.
•The team has received 171 fouls across 12 matches, significantly more than rivals.
•Jude Bellingham is currently the most fouled player in La Liga.

Latest Updates

9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid dressing room infuriated by referees permitting heavy fouls against them

What they're saying

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Despite Real Madrid winning quite comfortably at Mestalla last night, the experience at the venue left the team very frustrated, and understandably so.After all, there seemed to be no limit to the num...
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