Real Madrid TV revisits referee disputes in Atlético response

Real Madrid TV broadcast a pointed response to Atlético de Madrid on September 22 following recent derby comments by manager Diego Simeone and club social media posts. According to Diario AS, the channel accused Atlético of inconsistency regarding referee respect, highlighting historical statements and posts where the rival club previously questioned officiating fairness.

The broadcast featured archive footage of past referee confrontations involving Simeone, former assistant coach Germán Burgos, and former player Arda Turan. It also highlighted comments from chief executive Miguel Ángel Gil Marín and noted former coach Gregorio Manzano's role in referee designations, though Atlético has not directly replied.