The flashpoint occurred while Guler was attempting to break free from his marker. Despite the intensity of the challenge, a quick VAR review concluded that no dismissal was necessary. Shortly after the incident, Guler went on to score, further fueling the visitors' grievances regarding the officiating standards during the contest.
Tensions Rise Between Real Madrid and La Liga Leadership
Following the final whistle, Sevilla coach Luis Garcia Plaza did not hide his dissatisfaction with the officiating process. He openly questioned why the VAR team failed to intervene, suggesting that the league's competitive landscape might be influencing decisions, specifically noting that Madrid is currently chasing league leaders Barcelona ahead of the upcoming Clasico.
The atmosphere at the Bernabeu was already charged due to an ongoing dispute between Real Madrid and La Liga president
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho addressed the controversy surrounding Guler’s challenge during his post-match press conference. He maintained that he had not seen clear evidence of an infraction, stating that he did not understand the obsession with the incident. Mourinho added that he had not been shown any objective imagery to support the claims of a red-card offense and dismissed the notion that his side had been intentionally favored by the officials.
The victory keeps Real Madrid six points behind Barcelona in the league standings as both teams prepare for their highly anticipated meeting next week. Meanwhile, Tebas continued to engage with the situation on social media, responding to the protests from the Madrid supporters during the match.
