Real Madrid TV wasted no time in launching a scathing critique of referee Martínez Munuera’s performance after the match against Rayo Vallecano.
During the usual post-match analysis, the commentators openly held the referee accountable for Real Madrid dropping two crucial points, as the game ended in a 3-3 draw.
They argued that the referee’s decisions directly impacted the outcome and expressed their frustrations with his officiating.
Criticism from the panellists
Real Madrid called out the referee. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
From the beginning of the analysis, Martinez Munuera’s performance was labelled as “lousy and negligent”. The main point of contention was the referee’s failure to award two penalties to Real Madrid.
The first incident involved a push on Arda Guler inside the box, while the second was a foul on Vinícius Jr., who appeared to be kicked by a Rayo defender.
Both situations were deemed clear penalties by the commentators, but neither was acknowledged by the referee. This lack of intervention triggered sharp criticism from the club’s media outlet.
Real Madrid TV, which has often voiced strong opinions against refereeing decisions, did not hold back in this instance. The post-match discussion focused on what they described as “another disastrous refereeing performance.”
What was said?
According to the channel, Vinicius Jr. was not only denied a penalty but was also booked for protesting a previous foul.
This yellow card now rules him out of the upcoming match against Sevilla due to an accumulation of bookings.
Vinicius was fouled. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
“A disastrous refereeing once again, who has failed to whistle two very clear penalties. The first, a push to Guler that has not been whistled and, the second, a kick from Moomin to Vinicius that has not been signalled either.
“Before that play, Vinicius was going on a counterattack at a gallop and they caught him.”
The commentators highlighted how this decision was unjust and part of a larger pattern of refereeing inconsistencies that often work against the team.
“That’s when Vinicius turned and asked the referee to give him a yellow card. Can you guess who Martinez Munuera has given a card to? Vinicius, who misses the match against Sevilla due to an accumulation of cards.
“This tires us, it sounds familiar to us many times. This smells like burning. You lose two points on a really difficult ground.”
Calling out the big guns
Vinicius Jr. was shown a yello card. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Beyond criticising the specific incidents, the channel went on to allege a broader bias in officiating standards, which they feel has been recurring throughout the season.
Their analysis culminated with a bold statement labelling the league as “Filthy Negreira League”, reflecting their belief that refereeing decisions have consistently cost Real Madrid valuable points.
The analysis concluded with strong remarks about a supposed refereeing trend that they believe continues to undermine the team’s performance in crucial moments.
Source: AS