‘Most ridiculous penalty you’ll see in your life’ – Real Madrid stars and Carlo Ancelotti in disbelief while fans go crazy over ‘perversion of the rules’ as Atletico Madrid given controversial spot kick days after Los Blancos lodge official complaint against La Liga referees

In a highly charged Madrid derby at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid played to a 1-1 draw, but the match was overshadowed by a controversial penalty decision that left Los Blancos and their supporters in disbelief.

The incident occurred in the first half when Real Madrid’s Aurélien Tchouaméni was adjudged to have fouled Atlético’s Samu Lino inside the penalty area. After a VAR review, referee César Soto Grado awarded Atlético a penalty, which Julián Álvarez successfully converted, giving the visitors an early lead.

Real Madrid’s head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, expressed his frustration during the post-match press conference, questioning the referee’s decision and suggesting that such a penalty would not have been awarded if the situation were reversed.

The timing of this controversy is particularly notable, as it comes just days after Real Madrid lodged an official complaint against La Liga referees, alleging biased officiating in previous matches. This latest incident has only intensified the club’s grievances, with fans and pundits alike decrying what they perceive as a “perversion of the rules.”

Despite the setback, Real Madrid rallied in the second half, with Kylian Mbappé netting the equalizer. However, the contentious penalty remained the focal point of discussions post-match, overshadowing the team’s performance and the derby’s outcome.

This draw leaves Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga table with 50 points, narrowly ahead of Atlético Madrid with 49 points. The controversy surrounding the penalty decision is expected to fuel ongoing debates about refereeing standards in Spanish football.