Real Madrid criticized Juan Martinez Munueira's “controversial refereeing” after their 3-3 draw with Rayo Vallecano on Saturday evening.
The reigning La Liga champions lost their place in the title race after failing to secure a win, with Issy Palazón's second-half goal denying them a much-needed win that would have lifted them even higher. Classico His rivals Barcelona are in first place.
Madrid plagued by injuries Who missed Kylian Mbappe against Rayohad already come back from two goals down to take the lead after the break. The efforts of Federico Valverde, the presence of Bellingham, and substitute Vinicius Junior turned the match on its head after a disappointing start.
but, Madrid They felt they should have been awarded a penalty kick in the 75th minute of the match after Abdelmoumen's challenge on Vinicius. A penalty could have given them the chance to take the lead in the final minutes but instead they were forced to take a point.
Real Madrid criticized Martinez Munuera for not moving after the final whistle of the match, and released the match report on its official website and social media channels with the title: “Controversial refereeing prevents Madrid’s victory.”
“In the 75th minute came the most controversial play of the match,” the club report said. “It is clear that Vinny Junior was fouled inside the penalty area by Momen, but Martinez Munuera did not award a penalty kick, and there was no warning from (Pablo) Gonzalez Fuertes, the VAR referee.”
Speaking after the match, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti agreed, saying: “Seeing the replay, the penalty seemed very clear to me.”
To make matters worse, Vinicius was booked for his protests during the match, meaning he will miss Real Madrid's next match in La Liga.
Los Blancos are now anxiously awaiting the result of the match Barcelona's battle with Leganes On Sunday evening, the Catalan giants' win moved them four points ahead of Real Madrid, who had played a game more.
Ancelotti's team is now taking a break from domestic matches in preparation for participating in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. They will face Mexican team Pachuca in their first match on December 18.
