Real Madrid have almost said goodbye to a 37th Spanish Champion title. On the pitch of Real Betis, Alvaro Arbeloa’s men were not really convincing and logically conceded the draw (1-1), but in a cruel way: on a goal from Catalan full-back Hector Bellerin in the last second of the match. As a result, the Merengues risk finishing the 33rd day of La Liga eleven points behind FC Barcelona, if they win on the Getafe pitch this Saturday afternoon. A very frustrating scenario for Alvaro Arbeloa.
And as usual, the Merengue club clearly did not spare the arbitration after this conceded draw. But this time there was cause for indignation after an obvious hand from Rodriguez in the area, who blocked a strike from Brahim Diaz. But Mr. Cesar Soto Grado did not flinch and let the game play out, even though a penalty could clearly have been awarded. “It’s a sin to referee in such a deplorable wayshouted Real Madrid TV. If it was a serious competition, everything would have to be reviewed. There is no offside from Jude Bellingham and there is a handball from Ricardo“.
Alvaro Arbeloa cries scandal
The Madrid club’s television went even further by talking about a “dirty black league”. At a press conference, Alvaro Arbeloa also castigated the arbitration, explaining: “For me, it’s an obvious penalty: the hand is open, it’s not stuck to the body. This is a very clear action. This is an elementary principle in the world of football and it is not the first time that this has happened to us. These are decisions that swing the match”he said, before also criticizing Betis’ equalizing goal, which should have been refused.
“Like the previous one, it is a very clear action. Mendy took the upper hand. For me, it’s clearly a mistake from Antony on Mendy. You have to understand football, but those who make the decisions know nothing about it. We have another disappointment”he added, believing that there was a fault on the ex-Lyonnais at the start of the action. A huge blow for the Merengues, while the Madrid coach also confirmed an injury to Kylian Mbappé, who asked to be replaced ten minutes from the end.
