During Real Madrid’s 4–1 victory over Sevilla, fans in the Santiago Bernabeu stands voiced intense frustration over La Liga referees, directing pointed protests toward league leadership and Barcelona.
Real Madrid remain deeply dissatisfied with La Liga’s officiating. On Matchday 9, supporters at the Santiago Bernabeu voiced their frustration regarding refereeing standards, Javier Tebas’ presidency, and FC Barcelona.
Fans at the Bernabeu displayed a prominent banner protesting La Liga’s referees, Javier Tebas, and the Negreira case. “It’s not soccer, it’s Tebas and Negreira,” the message read, with the latter portion highlighted in the blaugrana colors of FC Barcelona.
Alongside this display, fans persistently chanted for Javier Tebas’ resignation. They also voiced grievances concerning the Negreira case and referenced FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta in relation to past payments made to the former vice president of the refereeing committee.
Controversy Appeared at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium Today
Real Madrid secured a commanding 4–1 victory over Sevilla on Matchday 9. However, the match drew scrutiny due to several contentious refereeing decisions on the pitch.
🚨| Arda Güler escapes a red card after elbowing a Sevilla player. 😳 pic.twitter.com/EFANmaNl1v— Winna F.C. (@WinnaFC) October 18, 2026
During the first half, Arda Guler caught a Sevilla player in the face with his elbow. Nonetheless, VAR did not intervene to review the incident for a potential red card, and the Turkish midfielder subsequently scored the opening goal for Real Madrid.
On social media, rival supporters and commentators argued that questionable refereeing calls have also benefited Real Madrid, maintaining that officiating controversies across the league are not confined to decisions favoring Barcelona.
Real Madrid remain deeply dissatisfied with La Liga’s officiating. On Matchday 9, supporters at the Santiago Bernabeu voiced their frustration regarding refereeing standards, Javier Tebas’ presidency, and FC Barcelona.
Fans at the Bernabeu displayed a prominent banner protesting La Liga’s referees, Javier Tebas, and the Negreira case. “It’s not soccer, it’s Tebas and Negreira,” the message read, with the latter portion highlighted in the blaugrana colors of FC Barcelona.
Alongside this display, fans persistently chanted for Javier Tebas’ resignation. They also voiced grievances concerning the Negreira case and referenced FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta in relation to past payments made to the former vice president of the refereeing committee.
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Real Madrid secured a commanding 4–1 victory over Sevilla on Matchday 9. However, the match drew scrutiny due to several contentious refereeing decisions on the pitch.
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During the first half, Arda Guler caught a Sevilla player in the face with his elbow. Nonetheless, VAR did not intervene to review the incident for a potential red card, and the Turkish midfielder subsequently scored the opening goal for Real Madrid.
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On social media, rival supporters and commentators argued that questionable refereeing calls have also benefited Real Madrid, maintaining that officiating controversies across the league are not confined to decisions favoring Barcelona.
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