La Liga president, Javier Tebas, has criticised Real Madrid over claims of a refereeing conspiracy against the Spanish giants following their 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in Sunday’s derby.
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, displayed printed screenshots of incidents he believed warranted red cards for Atletico players during his post-match press conference.
Tebas responded on social media to an article supporting Real Madrid, rejecting suggestions that referees were deliberately working against the 15-time European champions.
“Here they go again, the mouthpieces and the regime’s television, building the same old narrative — the permanent conspiracy,” said Tebas, who has frequently clashed with Real Madrid and the club’s president, Florentino Perez.
“This article goes further — it claims that referees harm ‘The business that feeds them’.
“What exactly is it asking for? Refereeing based on revenue, viewership, or the badge? What a way to understand equality in the competition.
“Real Madrid are crucial to La Liga. But claiming that ‘La Liga is worth nothing’ without them reveals the disdain for the other clubs, their fans, and their history. The competition belongs to no one.”
Tebas also dismissed claims that referees were being instructed to make decisions against Real Madrid, saying the club should focus on its performances on the pitch.
“Claiming that referees are directed against Real Madrid is living in another galaxy,” added Tebas.
“That narrative serves as an excuse to cover up other shortcomings that are plain to see in these first matches of the season.
“It’s more comfortable to point to a conspiracy than to explain what’s happening on the pitch.”
Real Madrid have endured a difficult start to the campaign and are currently six points behind defending champions and early leaders Barcelona in the La Liga standings.
Mourinho returned to the Santiago Bernabéu for a second spell during the close season, with the task of ending the club’s two-year wait for a major trophy.
