Soto Grado: A referee with a red and white history
Atlético de Madrid prepares for the match against Sevilla with Soto Grado as the main referee, a designation that evokes bittersweet memories in the Colchonero fans.
Although the overall balance with Soto Grado at the helm is favorable, with 10 wins, 4 draws and only one defeat in 14 matches, certain controversial episodes remain etched in the red and white memory.
A match against Real Sociedad marked a before and after, with the annulment of a Morata goal and the subsequent validation of a rival goal with controversy. Later, in a Copa del Rey derby, the disparity in the application of yellow cards generated frustration and led Cholo to express his discomfort.
Despite these incidents, Atlético has chained victories under the direction of Soto Grado, with the exception of the last league derby at the Bernabéu, where a penalty awarded to Lino unleashed controversy. The fans hope that the match against Sevilla will unfold without setbacks and that the referee will make fair decisions to ensure a positive result for the team.
