Refereeing controversy in La Liga

A new refereeing controversy has emerged in Spain's La Liga just one week before the highly anticipated Clasico match between Real Madrid and Barcelona. The issue centers around a missed penalty in Real Madrid's 4-1 victory over Seville, where referee Mateo Busquets Ferrer did not penalize Real Madrid's Arda Güler for an elbow to the face of Seville's Peque Fernandez.

Seville coach criticizes decision

Seville's coach Luis Garcia criticized the decision, stating that Real Madrid deserved to win 11 against 11, and that Seville was deprived of playing another match. He argued that a red card should have been shown, and suggested that the absence of a VAR review might have been due to the potential impact on the league standings before the Clasico.

Real Madrid coach comments on incident

Real Madrid's coach José Mourinho claimed he did not see clear images of the incident and emphasized that he would not hesitate to admit if any refereeing decisions had favored Real Madrid. His comments came amid growing frustration from Seville's players over the officiating.

Another controversial call in Barcelona match

The controversy was further compounded by the previous day's match between Barcelona and Betis, where referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea expelled Betis' Facundo Bernal after a challenge on Lamine Yamal. This decision added to the growing concerns about refereeing consistency in the league.

Mourinho reacts to second incident

Mourinho commented on the incident, stating that he was not surprised by the decision, calling it "another day at the office." The refereeing decisions in both matches have sparked debate and raised questions about fairness and consistency in the lead-up to the Clasico.