In the duel between Real Sociedad and Deportivo de La Coruña, the controversies were the center of attention, especially the expulsion of Pablo Marín and the penalty awarded to the A Coruña team. Referee Miguel Sesma made decisions that generated controversy and that were criticized by Onda Cero collaborator Misterchip, who expressed his dissatisfaction with the way the match was handled.
The match, which was played at the Real Sociedad stadium, was marked by several controversial plays. The penalty and the red card against Marín were the most discussed moments. Marín was sent off after a struggle with striker Nsongo inside the area, an action that some considered excessive. Furthermore, Guedes' goal, which Deportivo claimed as a previous penalty, added more tension to the match. The A Coruña coach expressed his discontent with the decisions that he considered unfavorable for his team.
Misterchip, who works as a collaborator at Onda Cero, did not hesitate to criticize the referee's performance. “I think the referee has done a lot to keep Deportivo involved in the game until the end, because there is no way to catch it, especially that story of the penalty and the expulsion,” he said. According to him, the regulations on penalties and expulsion had been reviewed by the IFAB and, in his opinion, the referee had “set up the regulations on his own.” Misterchip added that the lack of VAR intervention and the way the referee made the decision made him feel that the match was being manipulated.
The match ended with a 3-2 victory for Deportivo, with Real Sociedad suffering defeat due to pressure from the referee and controversial decisions. Yeremay's goal from 11 meters and Marín's expulsion complicated the situation for the A Coruña team, which had to adapt to the lack of one of its key players. Despite the controversies, Deportivo managed to maintain the lead and secure the three points.
With the final result, Deportivo de La Coruña remains in a favorable position in the table, while Real Sociedad will have to analyze the refereeing decisions and their effects on the team's performance. The upcoming matches will be crucial for both teams, and the referee Miguel Sesma controversy could be a topic of debate in the media and among fans.