Real Madrid complain to Spanish Football Federation over Espanyol decisions - The champions lost 1-0 in controversial circumstances.

Real Madrid formally submitted a claim to the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) on Monday regarding the scandalous refereeing and VAR performance during its La Liga 2024-25 match against RCD Espanyol on February 1,

Real Madrid have filed a formal complaint with the RFEF and Spain's CSD over the refereeing in Saturday's defeat at Espanyol.

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Espanyol pulled off a stunning victory over Real Madrid, who missed an opportunity to move four points clear at the top of La Liga. After soaking up huge amounts of pressure, the home side caught Carlo Ancelotti's side on the counter-attack and Carlos Romero slotted beyond Thibaut Courtois at the back post in the 85th minute.

Real Madrid have taken the legal route after officially filing a complaint against Spanish refereeing. This comes in the wake of their shock loss at Espanyol when Kylian Mbappé was brought down by Carlos Romero with a studs-up challenge, with the defender only receiving a yellow card before bagging the winner in the 85th minute.

Real Madrid are currently in an open war with the refereeing association in Spain, in the wake of their four-page letter to the authorities, demanding radical reforms within the system.This comes on

A 1-0 defeat to Espanyol this past Saturday angered Real Madrid, who submitted a four-page open complaint to the Spanish football authorities criticizing the officiating.

The fallout from the refereeing controversy involving Real Madrid continues, after a Carlos Romero challenge on Kylian Mbappe was not met with a red card during their defeat to Espanyol. Most are in