Valencia CF Raises Its Voice After Match Against Atlético
The match between Valencia and Atlético de Madrid has generated controversy, especially after Valencia CF’s publication on its official X (formerly Twitter) account.
The club publicly claimed a penalty in their favor after a handball by Galán in the area, accompanying their message with a video of the play and a forceful phrase: ‘We respect the referees, but this is a penalty.’ This action by Valencia CF is framed in a context of constant debate about arbitration in Spanish football.
Previously, Javier Solís, the club’s corporate director, had expressed his concern about the pressure exerted on the referees, describing the situation as ‘unbearable,’ despite acknowledging the complexity of their job and the need to respect them. Valencia CF’s reaction on social media demonstrates the club’s frustration with the arbitration decision and contributes to the debate about the role of referees and the scrutiny they are subjected to in professional football.
