Real Madrid football club has requested the election of a new president of the Spanish football league (La Liga), describing Javier Tebas’ latest statements about the club as “intolerable”.
Tebas criticized Real for complaining about the refereeing after the defeat to Atletico Madrid (1:2), stating that the club is using refereeing errors as an excuse for its own problems.
Real Madrid said Tebas should not use his position to “discredit and attack” the Madrid club, stressing that La Liga needs a leader who will guarantee neutrality and protect the interests of all clubs.
“The president of La Liga is not the owner of the competition, but a manager who serves the clubs,” Real said in a statement.
After the match with Atletico, Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho claimed that the home players should have received two red cards. Atletico then called for an end to “harassment of the referees”.
Real are fourth in the table after seven rounds, six points behind leaders Barcelona.
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