Santiago Bernabeu excluded from new La Liga referee transparency protocol

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.

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