Madrid Daily: CTA report backs Kang-in red-card claim as derby fallout continues

Real Madrid's 2–1 defeat to Atlético Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano has sparked significant post-match controversy. Real Madrid's complaints focused on refereeing decisions, particularly a challenge by Atlético's Lee Kang-In on Fede Valverde. According to reports, sources within the Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) believe Lee should have received a red card for the tackle, which went unpunished on the pitch.

Additional fallout from the derby included the dismissal of Real Madrid's Dean Huijsen following a VAR review. Furthermore, Real Madrid assistant Pedro Machado and Atlético goalkeeping coach Pablo Vercellone were both sent off following a halftime confrontation in the tunnel. VAR audio also revealed that a booking for Jude Bellingham was overturned and correctly given to Cristian Romero.