Real Madrid are "living in another galaxy" if they believe LaLiga's officials are biased against them, the competition's president Javier Tebas said amid a fierce debate over refereeing standards.
Madrid were beaten 2-1 by Atletico Madrid in Sunday's derby at the Estadio Metropolitano, but the controversial nature of their loss sparked a furious reaction from Los Blancos.
Jose Mourinho's team had Dean Huijsen sent off for a last-man foul early in the second half, but Madrid felt Lee Kang-in and Cristian Romero should have seen red for Atleti, the former for a high challenge on Federico Valverde and the latter for treading on Jude Bellingham.
Mourinho brought printed images of both incidents to his post-match press conference, saying they were the "story of the game" and describing referee Ortiz Arias as weak and inexperienced.
Atleti hit back on their social media channels on Monday, posting an image taken during Mourinho's press conference alongside the caption: "Stop referee harassment now."
Madrid used the title "a terrible refereeing performance decides the derby" for their official club-produced match report, accompanied by images of the Lee and Romero challenges.
And Tebas – who has criticised Madrid's treatment of referees and desire to set up a breakaway European Super League in the past – has now slammed the club's behaviour.
"Here they go again, the mouthpieces and the regime's television, building the same old narrative: the permanent conspiracy," Tebas wrote on X, responding to a Spanish media article that alleged referees routinely favour Madrid's opponents.
"Claiming that referees are directed against Real Madrid is living in another galaxy.
"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.
"GET THE BLINDERS OFF! It's September, and they're already claiming the League is tainted. Nobody with common sense believes that old excuse anymore."
Madrid previously sent a formal letter of complaint about LaLiga's referees to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in 2025, prompting Tebas to accuse Madrid of harming the competition and "building a story of victimhood."
lamacnostu
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there's serious campaign against real Madrid in Spain because of too many foreign Base players at real Madrid. Secondly, the relationship between Peres and the la Liga president (Tebas) is not encouraging, so the referees are playing to please Tebas.
adex4twinkles245
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Barcelona is not dominating laliga because of referees, they are doing it as result of hard work and commitment. The way Barca play and approach games they don't even need the help of the referee . As a Real Madrid fan our club should hold the players responsible rather than blaming the referee, since the season started we have been playing very poorly and squandering chances no pressing players strolling on the pitch. The team has no direction and identity.
Bro you won my heart with your analysis and you are a true fan with good football sense
SANTIAGOŞEMMY
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Play well and win those matches we won did you mention referees?
Ceobekmnyz
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Tebas is a useless president and his ruining Laliga 😤, Not only Madrid we've had this problem of referees last year and it still continues ,that stupid lunatic of a president seems to be just fine about it, whatta idiot[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
6 c. khjnr 4-0 nn6ookkkolllllllllll
doyabckmps
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Tebas most go
PrimeGeorge07
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only enemy can not see this as a red card
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It’s not a red card, that’s the reason why VAR is there. Emotions aside.
PrimeGeorge07
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madrid big problem is not coach but the president and some players having special relationship. which makes them feel very special to listern to coach instructions. thats why they play so poor
How I wish Madrid fans will reason like but, unfortunately they won’t. Perez is the problem. Having favorite amongst players is a big problem.
nuaaekmnsy
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u corrupt c u n t
OyeniyRaphael
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Barcelona will continue to dominate La Liga so far as this corrupt man rules Spanish football...
u watch football from d back of ur tv
Vunkmsuz
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Tebas should shot the f#€£ up. Most corruption refferees are in laliga over the last decades and he cant even fight that
Tuebikmtuy
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But until when will Tebas term as a president expire?
So that Madridiots will appoint their person that will do what they want is that so! Fool set of club and fans.
fucbdimnoz
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madrid big problem is not coach but the president and some players having special relationship. which makes them feel very special to listern to coach instructions. thats why they play so poor
JahanzebNaser
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Barcelona is a team, all of them were friends of each others
JahanzebNaser
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Till these two MF Mbappe and Vinicus don’t solve the problem between each other, every team will F the RMD
reggy105
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Barcelona is not dominating laliga because of referees, they are doing it as result of hard work and commitment. The way Barca play and approach games they don't even need the help of the referee . As a Real Madrid fan our club should hold the players responsible rather than blaming the referee, since the season started we have been playing very poorly and squandering chances no pressing players strolling on the pitch. The team has no direction and identity.
Finally i found a Real Madrid with common sense... 🙌 #Respect
micaeklr
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why boycott FIFA last year
micaeklr
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they also cry about balorn dore and boycott the ceremony when they can't win.
true brother
Sikabnoyz
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Barcelona will continue to dominate La Liga so far as this corrupt man rules Spanish football...
Barcelona is not dominating laliga because of referees, they are doing it as result of hard work and commitment. The way Barca play and approach games they don't even need the help of the referee . As a Real Madrid fan our club should hold the players responsible rather than blaming the referee, since the season started we have been playing very poorly and squandering chances no pressing players strolling on the pitch. The team has no direction and identity.
Yobabdklo
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when they win you hear we played better but let them lose it's conspiracy and referee fault terrible system
hooabeisy
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they also cry about balorn dore and boycott the ceremony when they can't win.
truthisbitter
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Tebas don't pay a lip service to this issue, action is what is expected of you, without it,then we, that see what Madref is doing with Referees are proved right!
truthisbitter
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We can’t entirely blame Real Madrid! They are used to referees favors and if referees don’t favor them they lose and play the victim. This Real Madrid can’t match this Hansi Flick s Barcelona and they will complain till the end of the season
You saw the vision!bros!
MumbaRk
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Tebas is a useless president and his ruining Laliga 😤, Not only Madrid we've had this problem of referees last year and it still continues ,that stupid lunatic of a president seems to be just fine about it, whatta idiot[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
u are right
Wokbdiktu
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Barcelona will continue to dominate La Liga so far as this corrupt man rules Spanish football...
Another day, another idiot
vetadnrsy
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only enemy can not see this as a red card
Sokamstuyz
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But until when will Tebas term as a president expire?
yayceknpsy
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They want to b favoured themselves.
Constantinetino
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Tebas is a useless president and his ruining Laliga 😤, Not only Madrid we've had this problem of referees last year and it still continues ,that stupid lunatic of a president seems to be just fine about it, whatta idiot[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Constantinetino
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a giants of Europe are now becomes a crying babies of Europe
Shut up and stop being bias ,thesame things happen to us last season 😔
Fonklnrsuy
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tebas, you are the problem of laliga!
TheHerony
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Barcelona will continue to dominate La Liga so far as this corrupt man rules Spanish football...
payceotuz
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We can’t entirely blame Real Madrid! They are used to referees favors and if referees don’t favor them they lose and play the victim. This Real Madrid can’t match this Hansi Flick s Barcelona and they will complain till the end of the season
Costiga
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Madrid complaining about referees is the funniest thing you will ever see this 21st century
Cuwiklnrtu
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a giants of Europe are now becomes a crying babies of Europe