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

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Real Madrid have filed a formal complaint to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) asking for the “immediate submission of VAR audio” related to two decisions in their 1-0 defeat by Espanyol. The complaint follows referee Alejandro Muniz Ruiz’s decision to show Espanyol defender Carlos Romero a yellow card for a 60th-minute challenge on Kylian Mbappe as well as a disallowed goal by Vinicius Junior in the 21st minute after a foul by the France forward.

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.

Speaking at a meeting with La Liga clubs, RFEF and representatives of Spain's refereeing committee (CTA) on Thursday - which Real Madrid did not attend - Tebas said: "Real Madrid

Following their criticism of refereeing decisions in Saturday's loss to Espanyol, Madrid have communicated that they will not be present.