The refereeing controversy in Real Madrid’s match against Girona in the final round of La Liga sparked widespread debate within refereeing and media circles following a contentious incident in the final minutes of the game.
During his analysis on the “Carrusel Deportivo” program on Cadena SER radio, former referee Iturralde González discussed the incident in which a Real Madrid star appealed for a penalty after a challenge inside the penalty area. However, referee Alberola Rojas decided to allow play to continue without awarding a penalty, and the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) did not intervene.
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Iturralde: The situation was a penalty, but outside the scope of VAR
Iturralde explained that, in his opinion, the incident warranted a penalty, but emphasized that it was not one in which VAR could intervene, indicating that the final decision rests with the on-field referee.
Anger within Real Madrid over the decision
Within the corridors of Real Madrid, there is widespread discontent over the failure to award a penalty at what was described as a crucial moment. The club believes the incident was clear and indisputable and that ignoring it directly impacted the course of the match.
Press reports indicate that the club’s management views this incident not as a mere lapse, but as part of a series of controversial decisions this season.
Anticipated action and an official complaint
According to media sources close to the club, Real Madrid is considering filing an urgent official complaint with the relevant authorities, demanding clarification on why the penalty was not awarded and requesting a thorough review of the refereeing decision.
Controversy escalates before the decisive stages
These developments come at a sensitive time in the season, further intensifying tensions surrounding refereeing decisions and their impact on the La Liga title race, amid calls for greater transparency in such contentious cases.
