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Details of the report Real Madrid plan to submit to FIFA regarding La Liga referees
Even as Real Madrid remain as the only team in La Liga to have retained hundred percent winning record this season, the club are far from happy with the league, especially as far as the referees are concerned.
That is because Real Madrid’s most latest victory against Real Sociedad was once again overshadowed by refereeing mishaps, with defender Dean Huijsen notably getting sent off in the 33rd minute.
The decision left Madrid furious and Xabi Alonso visibly upset, with the Real Madrid manager even poking a finger on the referee’s intentions.
Real Madrid’s dossier for FIFA
In light of the incident, it was reported that Real Madrid will prepare a dossier against La Liga’s referees and send the report directly to FIFA.
Spanish news outlet COPE has revealed the key details of the dossier prepared by Real Madrid.
The report reveals that the document will feature comparative statistics between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
The club want to highlight expulsions, penalties awarded, fouls, and lost points where Los Blancos feel they have been clearly disadvantaged.
It will also compile analysis from both Spanish and international media questioning the credibility of officiating in La Liga, while contrasting it with refereeing standards in the Champions League.
The dossier will also include the names of referees that, in the club’s opinion, have harmed the club.
The report is not aimed at overturning Huijsen’s red card, though the club are also working on that front. Instead, its objective is to expose what the club see as a systemic problem, one that has persisted despite recent changes in leadership.
Real Madrid believe that nothing has improved, and rivals like Barcelona continue to benefit from favorable calls from La Liga’s referees.
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Mourinho reacts to Vinicius suspension: “Why announce it two hours before an important match?”
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has questioned the RFEF Disciplinary Committee’s decision to announce Vinicius Jr.’s four-match suspension just hours before their UEFA Champions League meeting with AS Roma on Wednesday.
The Brazilian has been hit with a four-match ban for his red card against Villarreal, meaning he will miss the matches against Sevilla, Barcelona, Racing Santander, and Valencia.
And, speaking to Movistar+ (h/t MARCA) before the match, the Real Madrid manager was asked whether the punishment could affect the Brazilian psychologically.
Mourinho instead turned his attention to the football authorities and the timing of their announcement.
“I think that is a question for the Committee. Why have they announced the suspension at this particular moment? If you are asking me this question, it is presumably because you think it could affect him,” the Portuguese coach replied.
“You should ask the Committee why they did not announce it this morning, or tomorrow morning. Why do they do it two hours before a match that is important for Real Madrid, which is a Spanish club?” he added, questioning the timing of the decision.
Mourinho explains his tactical approach against Roma
The Real Madrid manager also outlined his plan for facing a Roma side known for their aggressive pressing.
“My intention is to stop them from pressing us so high up the pitch, given the players we have available and as a precaution,” he said.
Continuing, the Portuguese manager added: “They press man-to-man higher up the pitch better than anyone else, and we will see whether we can take advantage of that. If not, they will have to drop their press five or ten metres.”
Why Rudiger over Huijsen
Mourinho also justified his decision to start Antonio Rudiger at centre-back alongside Ibrahima Konate rather than Dean Huijsen.
“They played very well together in the last match, Rudiger and Konate, showing great leadership and the ability to withstand a difficult situation when we had ten men for 30 minutes,” he said.
“I am not saying Dean is not capable of playing a match like this, but this is a wonderful atmosphere for Roma and a difficult one for us. I think a player with Antonio’s experience can be important,” Mourinho added.
Finally, Mourinho was asked about his emotions ahead of returning to face Roma, the club he managed between 2021 and 2024.
The Portuguese coach offered a brief response, saying that he had his feelings about the occasion “blocked”.
