La Liga's president, Javier Tebas, accused Real Madrid of making empty threats regarding their potential exit from Spanish football, stemming from dissatisfaction with officiating. This frustration escalated after Madrid's discontent with refereeing decisions in recent matches, including a defeat to Espanyol and Jude Bellingham's controversial red card against Osasuna. Tebas emphasized the legal impossibility of Madrid leaving La Liga, hinting that their complaints are part of a broader strategy. Meanwhile, young Barcelona player Lamine Yamal illustrated the commonality of complaints among top clubs, highlighting the challenges referees face in their roles.
"It's a hoax," said Tebas, plain and simple, when speaking at an event in southern Spain. "It's impossible and they themselves know it..."
The threat [to leave La Liga] is used to reaffirm the strategy they are following," he added. "Which league are they going to go to?"
Jude Bellingham claims his anger was at himself and the nature of what he said was misheard following his controversial ejection against Osasuna.
Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal said, "the thing is that almost everything is questioned. It's a very difficult job because someone will always complain..."
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