The league is dangerously rigged for Barcelona over Madrid”- Rayo Vallecano Boss fumes Referee Decision yesterday that may affect Madrid’s shot at the title

**The league is dangerously rigged for Barcelona over Madrid”- Rayo Vallecano Boss fumes Referee Decision yesterday that may affect Madrid’s shot at the title**

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**Iñigo Pérez Criticizes Officiating After Rayo Vallecano’s Disputed Loss to Barcelona**

Rayo Vallecano manager Iñigo Pérez expressed his frustration over the refereeing decisions following his team’s 1-0 loss to FC Barcelona, suggesting a systemic bias favoring the Catalan club. His comments come amidst increasing scrutiny of officiating in La Liga’s title battle.

The match, which was settled by a Robert Lewandowski penalty, saw Rayo Vallecano have two strong penalty appeals turned down, while Barcelona was awarded a spot-kick under similar circumstances. Midfielder Pathé Ciss took to social media to voice his dissatisfaction, sarcastically pointing out the perceived inconsistency in decisions.

Pérez did not hold back with his post-match remarks, stating, “The league is dangerously rigged for Barcelona over Madrid.” He argued that repeated favorable decisions for Barcelona skew the competition and negatively affect teams like Real Madrid in the title race. His frustration echoes earlier complaints from Real Madrid, who criticized officiating decisions in a controversial 3-3 draw against Rayo earlier in the season.

However, Barcelona’s players have dismissed these claims. Rising talent Lamine Yamal stated, “Neither Barça, nor Real Madrid, nor Atlético can complain about refereeing,” insisting that all top clubs experience both favorable and unfavorable calls.

As tensions escalate, clubs are calling for greater transparency and consistency in officiating, hoping to ensure that La Liga’s title race is determined by performances on the field, not by contentious refereeing decisions.