Real Madrid TV accuse ref of ‘cozying up to Barcelona players’ after Atletico loss

Real Madrid TV has heavily criticized refereeing standards in La Liga following Real Madrid's 2-1 derby defeat to Atletico Madrid. The club's official channel accused referee Ortiz Arias of previously "cozying up" to Barcelona players and criticized the decision-making during the match. Real Madrid finished the game with 10 men after defender Dean Huijsen was sent off.

The channel's broadcast expressed extreme frustration, suggesting there is a double standard applied to Real Madrid under La Liga president Javier Tebas. The defeat leaves Real Madrid six points behind league leaders Barcelona heading into the international break.