Real Madrid continues to increase its frustration with refereeing after the controversial match with Villarreal, where referee Díaz de Mera and his assistants generated a series of decisions that upset both the locker room and the club's management. The expulsion of Vinicius, along with other calls and sanctions, have been the center of the complaint.
The match, which was played at Villarreal's stadium, ended with the Brazilian leaving after an alleged foul that, according to the player's own version, was a hit-and-run with no intention of pulling hair. Real Madrid supported Vinicius' explanation, and the opinion spread quickly on social networks, where many Real Madrid fans agreed with the club's position. The controversy intensified when the referee ruled differently in other matches, such as the derby, where players like Kang-In Lee and “Cuti” Romero were not sent off, unlike Vinicius.
The criticism focuses on the perception that the refereeing favors rival teams and harms Madrid. The club has indicated that refereeing decisions have been inconsistent and that the lack of consistency in sanctions affects the team's performance and morale. The club's management has stated that the situation is not isolated and that the relationship with the Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) has become increasingly tense.
Real Madrid are not only angry about Vinicius' expulsion, but also about the way fouls were called during the match. The players and the board consider that the referee did not apply the rules uniformly, which has generated a feeling of injustice within the club. This situation adds to the long history of disputes between Real Madrid and the CTA, which does not seem to have an immediate solution.
In light of these developments, the club will continue to closely monitor refereeing decisions in upcoming matches. The management of Real Madrid hopes that the football authorities review the actions of the referees to prevent similar situations from affecting the team again in the future. Real Madrid's next match will be crucial to show that, despite the controversies, the team can continue competing at a high level.