J. Laporta: 'It’s interesting what the Real channel is saying about the referees now'

2026-02-04 16:49 © Reuters

"Barcelona" club president Joan Laporta did not hide his concerns about the referee's favorable decisions for the Madrid "Real" team against "Rayo Vallecano" and criticized their work:

"These were matches in which two players were sent off the field. When the score was tied, the referee added 10 minutes.

Moreover, in the last minutes, a penalty was awarded, which is a matter of interpretation."

Such penalties should not be given. I say this in a constructive way.

Favorable decisions are being made for the Madrid team because they have their own television channel that spreads the narrative that referees are systematically biased against them."

"It's interesting what this channel says after this match when they constantly complain that referees are against them. They should first look at themselves."

Madrid "Real" defeated "Rayo" during added time and trails the leading "Barcelona" club by a point.