Real Madrid calls for new leadership in La Liga following Tebas' attack.

The derby ignites the confrontation

The escalation began after Real Madrid lost to Atlético Madrid 2-1 on Sunday, a match that provoked outrage over the refereeing decisions from the club and its Portuguese coach José Mourinho.

Real Madrid's official website titled its match report: "Catastrophic refereeing decides the derby," specifically protesting the failure to send off Atlético defender Cristian Romero for a challenge on Jude Bellingham, as well as another incident involving Lee Kang-in against Federico Valverde.

Mourinho joined the criticism, targeting referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias and the body responsible for his appointment, stating that his team could win the title "if given the chance to compete fairly."

Real Madrid currently sits fourth in the La Liga standings after seven matches, six points behind defending champions Barcelona, heightening the club's sensitivity to decisions it believes have impacted its results.

However, Tebas disagreed with the club's narrative, arguing that inflating the refereeing controversy is an attempt to distract from the technical flaws on the pitch.

Real Madrid: La Liga needs new leadership

This time, Real Madrid's response went beyond merely protesting the refereeing, directly targeting Tebas's position at the helm of the league.

The club stated in its announcement that the use of the La Liga president's institutional role to attack a club is "unacceptable", adding that his comments harm the image of the competition and the status of Spanish football on the international stage.

Real Madrid emphasized that the league president should serve all clubs and not act as if he owns the competition, demanding leadership that adheres to neutrality and professional responsibility.

According to Reuters, there was no immediate comment from La Liga regarding Real Madrid's request, while the controversy continues to unfold across media and social networks.

A dispute beyond refereeing

The derby crisis is merely the latest chapter in a strained relationship between Real Madrid and Tebas, who has been president of La Liga since 2013 and was re-elected for a fourth term in December 2023, extending his tenure until 2027 without opposition.

Disputes have arisen between the two parties over the management of the league and broadcasting rights. Real Madrid had resorted to the courts to annul decisions made by the league in 2022 after being excluded from a body responsible for managing the league's broadcasting rights.

In June, the Spanish Supreme Court ruled in favor of the club in this matter, intensifying the institutional confrontation between the two sides.

The recent escalation shows that the dispute is no longer just a passing discussion about refereeing decisions. Real Madrid has called into question Tebas's legitimacy as a leader, while the league president believes the club is using refereeing as a cover for its issues on the pitch.

Amid these accusations, La Liga has entered one of its most heated administrative battles, at a time when it needs to protect its competitive image outside Spain and restore confidence in the neutrality of its institutions.

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Real Madrid issued a statement criticizing Tebas, accusing him of using his position to undermine and attack the club, asserting that La Liga urgently needs a leader capable of managing the league impartially.

This move by the club came in response to Tebas's comments, in which he stated that claims of referees being instructed to target Real Madrid belong to a "different galaxy" and that discussing a refereeing conspiracy is easier than explaining what happens on the pitch.

The derby ignites the confrontation

The escalation began after Real Madrid lost to Atlético Madrid 2-1 on Sunday, a match that provoked outrage over the refereeing decisions from the club and its Portuguese coach José Mourinho.

Real Madrid's official website titled its match report: "Catastrophic refereeing decides the derby," specifically protesting the failure to send off Atlético defender Cristian Romero for a challenge on Jude Bellingham, as well as another incident involving Lee Kang-in against Federico Valverde.

Mourinho joined the criticism, targeting referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias and the body responsible for his appointment, stating that his team could win the title "if given the chance to compete fairly."

Real Madrid currently sits fourth in the La Liga standings after seven matches, six points behind defending champions Barcelona, heightening the club's sensitivity to decisions it believes have impacted its results.

However, Tebas disagreed with the club's narrative, arguing that inflating the refereeing controversy is an attempt to distract from the technical flaws on the pitch.

Real Madrid: La Liga needs new leadership

This time, Real Madrid's response went beyond merely protesting the refereeing, directly targeting Tebas's position at the helm of the league.

The club stated in its announcement that the use of the La Liga president's institutional role to attack a club is "unacceptable", adding that his comments harm the image of the competition and the status of Spanish football on the international stage.

Real Madrid emphasized that the league president should serve all clubs and not act as if he owns the competition, demanding leadership that adheres to neutrality and professional responsibility.

According to Reuters, there was no immediate comment from La Liga regarding Real Madrid's request, while the controversy continues to unfold across media and social networks.

A dispute beyond refereeing

The derby crisis is merely the latest chapter in a strained relationship between Real Madrid and Tebas, who has been president of La Liga since 2013 and was re-elected for a fourth term in December 2023, extending his tenure until 2027 without opposition.

Disputes have arisen between the two parties over the management of the league and broadcasting rights. Real Madrid had resorted to the courts to annul decisions made by the league in 2022 after being excluded from a body responsible for managing the league's broadcasting rights.

In June, the Spanish Supreme Court ruled in favor of the club in this matter, intensifying the institutional confrontation between the two sides.

The recent escalation shows that the dispute is no longer just a passing discussion about refereeing decisions. Real Madrid has called into question Tebas's legitimacy as a leader, while the league president believes the club is using refereeing as a cover for its issues on the pitch.

Amid these accusations, La Liga has entered one of its most heated administrative battles, at a time when it needs to protect its competitive image outside Spain and restore confidence in the neutrality of its institutions.