Referee’s report on Romero’s controversial challenge on Real Madrid forward | OneFootball

Alejandro Muniz Ruiz has found himself at the centre of a storm, with Real Madrid firmly placing him in the spotlight for a controversial decision.

The referee has become a source of frustration for the club, with criticism coming from various channels, including Real Madrid’s official television, Carlo Ancelotti, and the club’s social media platforms.

The main point of contention revolves around his decision not to send off Carlos Romero for a tackle on Kylian Mbappe during a crucial match.

Referee’s report on the incident

In Madrid, the situation has sparked accusations of conspiracies, but the referee’s official report sheds light on his reasoning.

Muniz Ruiz explained that Carlos Romero was only shown a yellow card for the tackle, “for recklessly knocking down an opponent in the dispute for a ball.”

Carlos Romero made an ugly challenge on Kylian Mbappe. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

According to the referee’s interpretation, the fact that Romero made an attempt to play the ball meant the challenge did not warrant a red card. This explanation has done little to quell the anger from Madrid supporters, who feel the decision was unjust.

VAR did not intervene

Despite the outcry, the referee’s judgement on the incident was upheld by VAR, which did not intervene in the decision.

The key point here is that VAR respects the on-field referee’s interpretation, which, in this case, led to Romero staying on the pitch with just a yellow card.

The decision is a reflection of how much a referee’s reading of the situation can vary, and in this instance, Muñiz Ruiz chose not to escalate the situation.

This controversy, however, has given Real Madrid an opportunity to deflect attention from their own performance.

The team struggled to score against Espanyol, a club currently languishing near the bottom of the league table and facing numerous challenges this season.