“Scandal at Mestalla”: there is unanimous condemnation of the arbitration decisions of the Spanish newspapers against Gil Manzano, the referee who in Valencia interrupted the action that could have led to Real Madrid's 2-3 at the 98th minute and 40 minutes. This happened just as the ball was coming off the player's foot. Brahim Diaz to reach Jude Bellingham, author of the goal later disallowed and subsequently sent off for protesting.
In the press room, Carlo Ancelotti called the event “unprecedented”, and the club supported the coach, underlining on its website that “an unprecedented refereeing decision prevented Real Madrid from winning at Mestalla”. Bellingham suffered the immediate consequences with the expulsion, but he was not the only one to express disappointment for the sensational “remuntada” that vanished in extremis.
“It's shameful”, commented Aurelien Tchouameni on X. According to “Marca”, the Technical Refereeing Committee also criticized the decision of Gil Manzano, considered one of the best referees in La Liga. While from Madrid, through Real television, it is noted that Gil Manzano “he awarded three penalties against Madrid at the Mestalla… He denied us the comeback goal.” The Catalan press, with a touch of irony, headlines: "History", writes “Sport”.
Article published on March 3, 2024 - 16pm
