Real Madrid TV Slams Referee After Derby: "He Belongs to Barcelona".. Opponents Only Get Sent Off If They Pull a Gun

Real Madrid's official channel launched a scathing attack on referee Ortiz Arias following the team's 2-1 derby loss to Atletico Madrid, making serious allegations about the officiating crew's performance in the match.

Claims of bias toward Barcelona

The channel claimed the referee showed clear favoritism toward Barcelona, citing an earlier incident in which he was seen joking with Barcelona players after a match, reportedly telling Raphinha he "liked his moustache," in an attempt to demonstrate what it described as an unprofessional friendly relationship.

"Uncalled" red card incidents

The channel argued that two clear red-card offenses went unpunished during the match — the first involving Cristian "Coti" Romero's challenge on Jude Bellingham, which it called "a textbook red card case," and the second involving Lee Kang-in. It summed up its position with a biting remark, saying that to get a Real Madrid opponent sent off, the referee would need him to "pull out a gun and fire it."

Claims of a biased refereeing system

The channel went further, suggesting that referees who err against Barcelona are rewarded with important match assignments, implying a system of favoritism overseen by La Liga president Javier Tebas and former official José María Enríquez Negreira, and asserting that the situation threatens the integrity of the competition.