The Refereeing Controversy in the Derby
The Real Madrid TV channel has heavily criticized referee Soto Grado and his VAR assistant, De Burgos Bengoetxea, for their decisions in the match between Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid.
In the 31st minute, Samu Lino received a kick from Tchouaméni, and although initially no foul was called, De Burgos Bengoetxea alerted Soto Grado, who after reviewing the action on VAR, called a penalty that Julián Álvarez converted into a goal.
Real Madrid TV considered that there was no foul and that the ball had already passed, so they deemed the decision a gift to Atlético. They also referred to a previous match between Espanyol and Real Madrid, in which they considered that a similar foul was not called.
The refereeing controversy has generated a lot of debate in the football world, and Atlético de Madrid fans can be satisfied with the referee’s decision, which allowed them to gain an advantage in the match.
The Derby is always an exciting and controversy-filled match, and this time has been no exception. Atlético fans can enjoy their team’s victory, while Real Madrid fans can feel frustrated by the referee’s decision. In any case, football is a passionate sport that always generates debate and discussion.
