Real Madrid Accuses Spanish Football System of Corruption After Controversial Loss

The club demands VAR audio recordings and calls for a full reform of Spain's arbitration system following a disputed defeat to Espanyol.

Real Madrid issued a public letter to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) criticizing the arbitration system as 'corrupt' and 'discredited.'
The club's complaints stem from a 1-0 loss to Espanyol, where controversial refereeing decisions included a yellow card instead of a red for Carlos Romero and a disallowed goal for Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid is demanding the immediate release of VAR audio recordings related to two key incidents during the match.
The RFEF defended its referees and rejected the tone of Real Madrid's accusations, emphasizing the importance of respect and responsibility in professional football.
La Liga president Javier Tebas criticized Real Madrid's stance, noting their past opposition to proposed reforms of the arbitration system.