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Santiago Bernabeu excluded from new La Liga referee transparency protocol

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:25 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Santiago Bernabeu excluded from new La Liga referee transparency protocol

Summary

La Liga's new rule requires referees to provide pre- and post-match interviews, enhancing transparency about officiating decisions. However, the Santiago Bernabeu, home of Real Madrid, is the only stadium that will not participate in this initiative due to broadcasting restrictions. This exclusion has raised concerns over consistency in officiating transparency across the league. As the new season begins, Madrid's matches will lack the immediate referee access provided to fans in other stadiums, potentially placing them at a disadvantage regarding controversial calls.

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Key Details

•New protocol affects 19 La Liga stadiums but excludes Santiago Bernabeu.
•Referees will explain decisions during broadcasts for most venues.
•Broadcasting restrictions prevent transparency at Real Madrid's home games.
•Madrid fans won't have access to referee explanations like other teams.
•Concerns arise over fairness in officiating during the upcoming season.

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7:25 AMYahoo Sports — Santiago Bernabeu becomes only La Liga stadium excluded from new referee transparency protocol

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La Liga have introduced a new rule this season under which referees will give pre-match and post-match interviews during broadcasts to explain their decisions.However, according to SPORT, the new tran...
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