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La Liga chief dismisses Real Madrid refereeing bias allegations
Spanish football's top administrator has rejected claims of officiating conspiracy after Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho suggested referees favored rivals Atletico Madrid in a 2-1 derby loss.
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La Liga President Javier Tebas has firmly rejected allegations of refereeing bias following Real Madrid's derby defeat to Atletico Madrid, after the club's manager attributed the result to official misconduct.
Mourinho contended that match officials displayed prejudicial decision-making during the contest, which ended 2-1 in favor of Atletico. The Real Madrid boss suggested the result reflected a pattern of unfavorable treatment by referees rather than superior performance on the pitch.
Tebas responded to the accusations by dismissing suggestions of any organized conspiracy in La Liga officiating. The administrator's statement represents the latest flashpoint in ongoing tensions between Madrid's two dominant clubs and the league's refereeing standards.
The incident underscores broader debates within Spanish football regarding consistency and impartiality in match decisions, with high-profile managers frequently scrutinizing controversial calls and their potential impact on competitive outcomes.