In the aftermath of Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Real Betis, several post-match reactions and club statements added further context to the night’s events.
Betis players respond to refereeing controversy
Diego Llorente addressed Álvaro Arbeloa’s complaints about the referee, acknowledging the broader nature of such reactions:
Llorente also reflected on the match itself, highlighting Betis’ performance after the opening stages:
Héctor Bellerín echoed similar sentiments regarding refereeing decisions:
Real Madrid TV criticizes refereeing decisions and CTA
Real Madrid TV issued strong criticism of the refereeing, particularly focusing on the CTA (Technical Committee of Referees) and its members.
The club’s channel questioned the presence of Gregorio Manzano within the refereeing structure:
They specifically named Fran Soto, Teixeira Vitienes, and Gregorio Manzano, referencing Soto’s stance on the Negreira case, Vitienes’ historical record involving Real Madrid, and Manzano’s past as Atlético Madrid manager.
Real Madrid TV also opened its broadcast with broader criticism of officiating in La Liga:
Focus on specific refereeing decisions
The club highlighted a first-half incident involving a potential handball by Ricardo Rodríguez:
They also referenced the role of VAR official González Fuertes:
Real Madrid TV emphasized the speed of the VAR review:
They further argued that officiating criteria were not properly applied:
The segment concluded with continued criticism:
Real Madrid TV also reiterated concerns about referee assignments:
