Real Madrid Raises Its Voice Again Against What It Considers Unequal Treatment in Spanish Officiating. Florentino Pérez, president of the white club, has decided to take action after the Atlético de Madrid - FC Barcelona match. A game in which, according to his criteria, the blue and red team received favorable treatment from the referee.
This new episode of officiating tension comes at a key moment in the season, with Barça and Madrid tied in points at the top of the table. From Bernabéu, they don't understand how certain decisions always end up benefiting the culé team, and for this reason, they have decided to take action.
The Trigger: Barça's Match at the Metropolitano
The Atlético de Madrid - Barcelona match was a thrilling encounter, full of controversies and key moments that have unleashed the anger of Real Madrid's management. From Chamartín, they believe that Barça players had total freedom to protest refereeing decisions without receiving warnings. Something that for Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, or any other white player results in immediate cards.
One of the moments that most outraged Florentino Pérez was a play in which several blue and red players surrounded the referee without him showing a card. In contrast, in Madrid's recent matches, Vinícius or Bellingham have been warned for much less.
Real Madrid wonders if there is a double standard, something that could directly influence the fight for LaLiga.
Florentino Pérez Breaks His Silence and Takes Action
Real Madrid's management has decided to file a formal complaint with LaLiga to denounce what they consider unequal treatment in officiating. This complaint seeks to focus on the refereeing actions that, according to the white club, are favoring FC Barcelona at key moments of the season.
Florentino Pérez doesn't usually speak publicly about officiating, but privately he has made it clear that he is tired of this situation. It's not the first time Madrid has complained, but this time they have decided to go a step further and make it official.
The white president has held meetings with his legal team and the sports area managers to analyze the best strategy. The club believes that media pressure and the complaint to LaLiga can help balance the scales from now until the end of the season.
A Dangerous Precedent for Barça
From Camp Nou, they watch this new maneuver by Real Madrid with concern and skepticism. Joan Laporta and Deco believe that Florentino Pérez is trying to influence the referees ahead of the final stretch of LaLiga. But they know that an official complaint to LaLiga can create a pressure environment on Barça in the upcoming matches.
Barça, which currently leads the standings, doesn't want external factors to condition the outcome of the championship. However, Real Madrid's complaint could mark a turning point in the competition and generate even more controversy in the decisive rounds.
The Clásico on April 20, in the Spotlight
The next big clash between Barça and Madrid in LaLiga will be on April 20 at Santiago Bernabéu. With this complaint, Chamartín seeks to put pressure on the referees before that key match.
Florentino Pérez wants to prevent Barça from taking LaLiga with controversial refereeing decisions, and his strategy is clear. Raise the tension and focus on every doubtful play that benefits the culés.
In the coming days, La Liga will have to decide whether to proceed with Real Madrid's complaint and if it will take any action in response to the grievances. Meanwhile, the championship remains red-hot, with a war between the two giants that is no longer fought only on the field.