Tebas, who has frequently clashed with Real Madrid and club president Florentino Perez, took to social media to address the allegations. He criticized the promotion of a narrative that suggests referees are actively working against the interests of the 15-time European champions, labeling such claims as an attempt to mask the team's early-season struggles.
Tensions Escalate Between League Leadership and Real Madrid
In his response, Tebas questioned the implications of the accusations, specifically addressing suggestions that referees might be harming the league's business interests. He argued that the competition must remain neutral and that the league belongs to all clubs, not just those with the highest revenue or viewership. Tebas further suggested that pointing toward a conspiracy is a convenient distraction from the shortcomings observed on the pitch during the opening matches of the season, where Real Madrid currently trails league leaders Barcelona by six points.
Real Madrid issued a formal response on Tuesday, describing the comments from the La Liga president as intolerable. The club stated that it is inappropriate for an institutional leader to repeatedly discredit the organization. They called for a change in leadership, emphasizing the need for a president who operates with neutrality to manage the potential of professional football in Spain. Meanwhile, the technical committee of referees has acknowledged a clear and obvious error regarding one of the specific fouls highlighted by Mourinho, noting that VAR should have intervened in that instance. The ongoing friction comes as Mourinho enters his second spell at the Santiago Bernabeu, aiming to secure a major trophy for the club after a two-year drought.
