Real Madrid no longer the only club criticizing La Liga refereeing as discontent spreads | OneFootball

Real Madrid have been leading the charge in exposing the inconsistencies in refereeing across La Liga, and now, more clubs are beginning to voice their frustration as well.

According to MARCA (h/t Madrid Xtra), the issue, which Los Blancos have been highlighting for weeks, is no longer an isolated concern. Other teams are now recognising the need for greater transparency and fairness in officiating.

In recent weeks, Real Madrid have suffered from highly questionable refereeing decisions, starting with the controversial calls in their match against Espanyol and the contentious red card shown to Jude Bellingham against Osasuna.

These incidents significantly influenced the outcomes of those games, raising serious concerns over the standard of officiating.

The Barcelona fixture

Now, the issue has extended beyond Real Madrid, as seen in Barcelona’s narrow 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano. The match sparked controversy when Barcelona were awarded a penalty for a challenge that appeared similar to one that was denied for Rayo.

To make matters worse, Vallecano’s equaliser was disallowed, with the referee citing obstruction when there was little evidence to support the call.

Refereeing decisions have been inconsistent in La Liga. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Rayo Vallecano manager Inigo Perez was visibly frustrated with the decisions but opted to remain silent in public. His reaction, however, was telling. It further highlights how the problem of inconsistent officiating is affecting multiple teams, not just Real Madrid.

Clubs are joining in

With more clubs stepping forward, it is evident that La Liga can no longer ignore these concerns. Real Madrid’s efforts to bring attention to the issue have paved the way for broader discussions, and now, there is an increasing push for action.

The much-talked-about refereeing commission, which was proposed to address these matters, must now become operational without further delay.

Clubs across the league are demanding a structured plan to ensure fairer officiating, and this could mark the beginning of a long-overdue reform in Spanish football.

Real Madrid initiated this movement, and as more teams rally behind the cause, La Liga will be forced to take the necessary steps to restore credibility to its refereeing standards.