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Responses to Real Madrid's formal complaint to the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and the Spanish Sports Council (CSD) regarding recent officiating decisions have been swift. In reply to Galacticos's letter, the RFEF has released an official statement defending the integrity of its refereeing body while highlighting ongoing efforts to modernise officiating in Spanish football. La Liga President Javier Tebas also weighed in on the contentious issues, criticising the Galacticos for their actions.
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Tebas takes a dig at Real Madrid's letter
Tebas expressed that he understood the contents of the letter from Real Madrid, noting that it largely echoed what had already been communicated through their television channel for some time.
"I wasn’t surprised at all by the Real Madrid letter, as it doesn’t say anything different from what their television channel has been repeating for some time," Tebas said.
"Many of us advocated for a radical change in the refereeing system, moving closer to the English or German model, with a completely different organisation and much more transparency in all structural decisions of Spanish refereeing," he added.
"That what is proven is that it seems could influence the referees, yet no payment has been credited. It’s a story of exaggerated victimhood to hurt the competition. It’s excessive. They’ve lost their minds," he added.
He also reflected on whether Real Madrid's position might be influenced by the historical context of Luis Rubiales' presidency at the RFEF, where Florentino Pérez was also involved as a board member. Additionally, he pointed out that the Negreira case was already being addressed in the courts at that time and acknowledged that Real Madrid took some time to join the proceedings.
Javier Tebas took the chance to discuss Real Madrid's position on corrupt systems within Spanish football. He emphasised that his comments were not directed at Real Madrid as an institution but rather at broader issues affecting the sport in Spain.