OFFICIAL: Sevilla file formal request to La Liga alleging inconsistent officiating

Sevilla published an official statement regarding the unfair treatments during the match against Real Madrid in La Liga, including wrongful broadcasting and replays, negelcted fouls in the official summary, etc.

Sevilla's official statement after the match against Real Madrid:

Regarding the request for explanations from LaLiga about the audiovisual production criteria and their meeting with the CTA

Sevilla FC has submitted a formal complaint to LaLiga's Competitions Department regarding the events that occurred during the match played on October 18, 2026, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium against Real Madrid CF. In this document, signed by President José María del Nido Carrasco, the club expresses its strong dissatisfaction with the audiovisual production of the match and its deep concern regarding the recent statements made by Sergio Carranza Lezcano, LaLiga's Head of Production and Editorial (GFP/HBS/NVP), on the program 'El Partidazo de COPE'.

The requirement consists of the following points: 

1. Sevilla FC points out unequal and insufficient treatment in the broadcasting and replay of decisive actions of the match: 

A. Cucurella's action on Peque (possible penalty not given) without adequate replays.

B. Arda Güler's elbow to Peque (possible red card), transmitted only in distant shots and without the use of magnification tools ("magnifying glass").

C. Previous foul by Konaté on Robbie Ure in the play of the second goal of Real Madrid CF, without sufficient television analysis.

D. Penalty awarded to Real Madrid CF on Mbappé, which was shown in multiple replays from various angles.

2. Outright rejection of the stated production criteria.

Sevilla FC considers it unacceptable that the television broadcast—key to transparency and any potential VAR reviews—is guided by the criteria publicly outlined by LaLiga's production manager, such as dependence on player protests, the referee's initial decision, the director's subjectivity, justification based on the needs of live broadcasting, player tracking and VAR selection, and a lack of editorial transparency. LaLiga must make public the protocols and discretionary powers that govern audiovisual production.

3. Exclusions in the official summary.

Sevilla FC claims that Cucurella's play on Peque, Arda Güler's elbow and the foul prior to Real Madrid's second goal were intentionally omitted from the official match summary, despite the existence of images (later broadcast by operators such as Movistar Plus+ or DAZN).

4. Formal requests from Sevilla FC to LaLiga:

-Detailed and documented response regarding the production plan, cameras deployed, blind spots, and personnel responsible for decisions in the broadcast.

-Delivery of audiovisual material: Immediate submission of all original and complete footage of the four plays indicated.

-Preservation of recordings: Safeguarding and protection of all technical records and independent camera recordings against possible legal action.

-Delivery of protocols: Sending the manuals and guidelines that regulate the audiovisual production and official summaries of LaLiga.

-Review and determination of responsibilities: Thorough investigation of what happened and adoption of corrective measures to ensure impartial, uniform and equitable treatment to all clubs in the competition.

Furthermore, Sevilla FC wishes to express its disagreement with the criteria presented by the CTA (Technical Committee of Referees) at the meeting held this Tuesday regarding the controversial plays from last Sunday's match against Real Madrid. The club and the refereeing body held a meeting in which they respectfully discussed the controversial plays in question, with clearly divergent points of view.