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Real Madrid TV escalates criticism of referees after Villarreal match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 1:35 PM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Real Madrid TV escalates criticism of referees after Villarreal match
Summary

Real Madrid TV has intensified its criticism of La Liga refereeing three weeks after the Madrid derby. The tensions rose following Vinicius Jr.'s dismissal against Villarreal during a recent match and the subsequent cancellation of a goal he scored. Despite their 1-0 win, Real Madrid received nine cards for players and staff, leading to heightened discontent toward officiating practices. The club's complaints also target inconsistencies in red card decisions, highlighted by contrasting calls in other matches. In light of ongoing grievances, chants against referees echoed from the Bernabeu crowd following Vinicius's red card.

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  • •Real Madrid TV criticizes La Liga refereeing after match against Villarreal.
  • •Vinicius Jr. was dismissed and had a goal canceled in the match.
  • •The club received nine cards despite committing only eight fouls.
  • •Disputes over red card inconsistencies exacerbate referee tensions.
  • •Chants against refereeing corruption were heard during the match.
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  • 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid TV launches fresh criticism at referees as relationship reaches breaking point
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Three weeks since the Madrid derby, the controversy surrounding the refereeing in La Liga has resurfaced again. Real Madrid had launched a strong criticism of the officiating in the derby as they beli...

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