This is not’ is not normal » : Real Madrid denounces a scandal after its defeat

Le Real Madrid, eager to close the’ gap with FC Barcelona in the standings, had a frustrating evening in San Mames, marked by two contentious decisions concerning penalties. If these choices had been different, the match could have tipped in favor of Carlo Ancelotti’s men.

Despite their ambition to leave with three essential points in the fight for the title, the Madrilenians did not succeed in taking over a determined Athletic Bilbao, which dominated the debates. Difficult to create opportunities, Real, led in attack by Kylian Mbappe, did not worry the solid defense of the Basques. Conversely, the locals were more enterprising and ended up winning 2-1, taking advantage of the mistakes of Thibaut Courtois and Fede Valverde.

Carlo Ancelotti and Kylian Mbappé spoke about his missed penalty following Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss to Athletic Club.

Mbappé said he takes “full responsibility” for it.

Two penalties not granted, Real Madrid denounces an injustice

The first controversy arose when’an action involving Kylian Mbappe aroused the’ indignation of the Madrilenians. The French’ striker, surrounded by two defenders of the’Athletic Bilbao, was unbalanced and’ collapsed to the ground, claiming a penalty. However, the’rater, Sanchez Martinez, n’ did not interpret the’ incident in the same way. He invited Mbappe to stand up, judging that’il n’y had no sufficient contact to justify a penalty. Despite images that seemed to plead in favor of Real Madrid, the decision not to whistle provoked the anger of players and supporters, convinced that’ a foul deserved a firmer sanction.

Moments later, a new controversy erupted. During a counter-attack, Rodrygo was shaken by Gorosabel, triggering an intervention by the VAR. The’rater was then invited to review the’action on the screens, but despite several seconds of’ analysis, Sanchez Martinez maintained his initial judgment, believing that contact was not important enough to justify a penalty. This second refusal intensified the frustration of the Madrid players, convinced that two crucial opportunities had been ignored at the expense of their team.