Watch: Real Madrid release official video calling La Liga ‘stained by Negreira’

Real Madrid were furious after their 1-0 defeat to Espanyol, blaming the refereeing for failing to send off Carlos Romero for a reckless challenge on Kylian Mbappé.

Carlo Ancelotti called Romero’s lack of a red card "inexplicable," while the club’s media labeled it a "global scandal."

Real Madrid TV released a video criticizing La Liga, even referencing the "Negreira case" involving alleged referee corruption linked to Barcelona.

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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) February 2, 2025

This comes amid claims that Madrid president Florentino Pérez pressured the Spanish FA to reform the Referees Committee.

Despite Madrid’s outrage, the Spanish FA is unlikely to respond, as the club has frequently criticized referees in recent seasons.

However, given similar past incidents leading to red cards, Madrid’s frustration over Romero’s challenge seems justified.