As part of Real Madrid’s response to Barcelona’s contemplation of an official complaint against referee decisions, Real Madrid are reportedly starting their own internal investigation against the matter, reports AS.

Scarcely four days into the fresh season of La Liga, the ever-fierce rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona ignites with a fiery passion, but this time, the battleground isn’t the pitch—it’s the arena of arbitration. 

Both titans have meticulously compiled their grievances, unleashing a barrage of accusations aimed at the officiating corps. 

In Madrid, they, too, scrutinize the referees’ decisions with a discerning eye, marking them as potential miscarriages of justice. To them, the referees’ choices appear tainted, their judgments skewed.

Madrid’s criticism

The aforementioned publication writes that Real Madrid’s gaze lingers upon Barcelona’s recent encounters with a sense of scepticism, as they harbour a growing belief that certain officiating decisions during matches against Osasuna and Villarreal may have tipped the scales in their favour.

The Madrid management is of the idea that Alexander Sorloth’s supposed goal in the opening minutes against Barcelona during the Villarreal clash should have stood unchallenged.

Meanwhile, as the night unfolded against Osasuna, Jules Kounde’s goal unfurled amidst controversy, its legality marred by the shadow of a foul. In the same game, Madrid believed that the penalty awarded to Robert Lewandowski shouldn’t have been given.

Real Madrid are actually serious

Real Madrid take their stance on refereeing decisions this season with the utmost gravity, making a bold statement by showcasing every contentious call on RMTV. 

Their conviction stems from the belief that during the match against Getafe, a plethora of decisions appeared to tilt unfairly against them.

Conversely, during the Barcelona matches, a string of favourable calls has allowed the Blaugrana to remain tantalizingly close to Real Madrid, trailing by a mere two points.

Real Madrid find amusement in Barcelona’s protestations about the officiating in their matches, with a hearty chuckle echoing through their corridors. They hold firm to the belief that if there’s a hint of controversy, it is the enigmatic choices made during Barcelona’s own encounters that truly raise eyebrows.

As a result, Madrid will undoubtedly respond decisively to Barcelona’s recent move, as the Catalan club has taken the bold step of commissioning a dossier detailing refereeing decisions in Real Madrid’s matches today.