Real Madrid TV criticizes referee decisions after La Liga win over Espanyol
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid TV Revives Referee Criticism After Espanyol Win
- 6:50 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid TV launches new refereeing criticism by dragging Lamine Yamal into the debate: ‘Extremely lenient with violent fouls’
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid TV reignites refereeing storm with Vinicius and Lamine Yamal comparison after Espanyol win
"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.
"Real Madrid may have begun the 2026/27 La Liga season with three points, but their opening weekend was followed by a familiar controversy away from the pitch.Following the win over Espanyol, Real Madr...
"Real Madrid TV has resumed its referee-analysis videos after Real Madrid’s 2-1 La Liga win over Espanyol, according to a Yahoo Sports report. The report said the channel criticised officiating decis...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 9:00 AMReal Madrid TV Revives Referee Criticism After Espanyol Win
Real Madrid TV has resumed its referee-analysis videos after Real Madrid’s 2-1 La Liga win over Espanyol, according to a Yahoo Sports report. The report said the channel criticised officiating decis...
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 6:50 AMReal Madrid TV launches new refereeing criticism by dragging Lamine Yamal into the debate: ‘Extremely lenient with violent fouls’
Real Madrid may have begun the 2026/27 La Liga season with three points, but their opening weekend was followed by a familiar controversy away from the pitch.Following the win over Espanyol, Real Madr...
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 9:11 PMReal Madrid TV reignites refereeing storm with Vinicius and Lamine Yamal comparison after Espanyol win
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.
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