Tension in the Derby
Last week was a volatile one in Madrid football. It all started with a yellow card that should have been a red for Carlos Romero in a tackle on Mbappé. The lack of a sending-off sparked a derby that was already charged with tension.
Real Madrid released a statement criticizing the RFEF and accusing them of ‘competition manipulation’. Atlético de Madrid responded with several social media posts. In the match, the Bernabéu crowd showed their discontent with referee Soto Grado and VAR official Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea.
The tension was palpable and intensified when a penalty was awarded in favor of Real Madrid. The white fans were aligned with their team at all times. The derby was a high-tension match with moments of great intensity and passion.
