SPANISH PRESS USED “SCANDAL” LANGUAGE
Multiple Spanish newspapers, including Marca and AS, labeled the decision by Manzano as a “Scandal” and prominently featured the Spanish referee on their front pages.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti stated, “I’ve never experienced anything like this before. There’s not much to say. Something unprecedented happened. It was a disappointment for us.”
In a match report on the club’s official website, Real Madrid declared “An unprecedented refereeing decision prevented Real Madrid from winning at Mestalla”, while Tchouameni posted “Shameful.” on his social media account.
CONTROVERSIAL CALL DENIES REAL MADRID VICTORY
Real Madrid officials and players expressed outrage following a controversial refereeing decision that denied them a win in a recent match at Mestalla. The incident sparked a firestorm of criticism in the Spanish media, with publications like Marca and AS using the term “Scandal” to describe the outcome.
The disputed call came at a crucial juncture in the season, potentially impacting Real Madrid’s pursuit of league title contention. Manager Carlo Ancelotti voiced his disbelief after the match, saying, “I’ve never experienced anything like this before. There’s not much to say. Something unprecedented happened. It was a disappointment for us.”
The club echoed Ancelotti’s sentiments in an official statement released on their website, asserting “An unprecedented refereeing decision prevented Real Madrid from winning at Mestalla.” Midfielder Tchouameni further expressed his frustration, simply posting “Shameful.” on his social media account. The reaction highlights the intensity and passion surrounding La Liga and the high stakes involved in every match.
