Tebas addresses Madrid Derbi controversy over refereeing decisions
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
La Liga president Javier Tebas spoke to the press regarding the controversy from the Madrid Derbi between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid on Sunday. He acknowledged the complaints about the officiating but emphasized that Real Madrid did not lose as a result of specific refereeing decisions. Tebas supported the decision to issue a red card to Huijsen and commented on various contentious plays during the match. He also criticized Real Madrid TV's handling of the situation, suggesting it was an unfair approach to pressure referees. The discussion follows an intense match that has drawn significant attention.
- •Tebas understands complaints about referee decisions from the Madrid Derbi.
- •He defends the red card given to Huijsen during the match.
- •Tebas criticizes Real Madrid TV for pressuring referees after the game.
- •The comments come after a highly scrutinized derby match on Sunday.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — La Liga president responds to Mourinho’s refereeing complaints after Real Madrid derby defeat: ‘Unfair and cruel way of putting pressure’
- 7:15 AMYahoo Sports — Tebas about Madrid Derbi controversy: “I understand the complaints, not the methods”
"La Liga president Javier Tebas talked to the press and shared his thoughts about the controversy surrounding Sunday’s Madrid Derbi between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid. “I understand the complaints, not the methods. Real Madrid did not lose because of those plays. Huijsen’s red card is surely the right call, then in the play […]
"La Liga president Javier Tebas has weighed in on the refereeing controversy surrounding Atletico Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Real Madrid, acknowledging the complaints from Jose Mourinho’s side while...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 8:00 AMLa Liga president responds to Mourinho’s refereeing complaints after Real Madrid derby defeat: ‘Unfair and cruel way of putting pressure’
La Liga president Javier Tebas has weighed in on the refereeing controversy surrounding Atletico Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Real Madrid, acknowledging the complaints from Jose Mourinho’s side while...
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 7:15 AMTebas about Madrid Derbi controversy: “I understand the complaints, not the methods”
La Liga president Javier Tebas talked to the press and shared his thoughts about the controversy surrounding Sunday’s Madrid Derbi between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid. “I understand the complaints, not the methods. Real Madrid did not lose because of those plays. Huijsen’s red card is surely the right call, then in the play […]
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