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Real Madrid TV criticizes referee decisions after La Liga win over Espanyol

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:11 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Real Madrid TV criticizes referee decisions after La Liga win over Espanyol

Summary

Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Espanyol in La Liga on August 24, 2026. The match featured tense exchanges involving Vinicius Junior, who drew criticism from Real Madrid TV regarding referee Sanchez Martinez's leniency. The channel argued that certain fouls against Vinicius were not penalized, including an early challenge by Cala that should have warranted a yellow card. The commentary further compared Vinicius's treatment to that of Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, suggesting inconsistencies in officiating. Discussions on refereeing standards are expected to continue as the season progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Real Madrid won 2-1 against Espanyol in La Liga.
•Vinicius Junior was involved in several controversial challenges.
•Real Madrid TV criticized referee Sanchez Martinez for leniency.
•A comparison was made between Vinicius and Lamine Yamal's treatment.
•Discussions about officiating standards are likely to persist.

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9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid TV reignites refereeing storm with Vinicius and Lamine Yamal comparison after Espanyol win

What they're saying

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Real Madrid TV has reignited the debate around refereeing after the club’s 2-1 La Liga victory over Espanyol, with the channel strongly criticising the officials for their treatment of Vinicius Junior. Madrid opened their league campaign with a win in Barcelona last Saturday, with a late goal securing all three points.
— Yahoo Sports

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