Alonso Expresses Frustration Over Controversial Refereeing in Today’s Match

Xabi Alonso expressed his frustration with the officiating today.

Details: Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso criticized referee Gil Manzano after the match against Real Sociedad. The key moment occurred in the first half when defender Dean Huijsen received a red card, a decision many at Real Madrid felt was too severe.

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After the game, Alonso spoke with the referee about the situation:

“I don’t want to think badly, but you make me. You saw that Militão was nearby, just five meters from the play,” the coach was recorded saying by Movistar Plus.

In the press conference, Alonso stated that the referee’s justifications did not persuade him and that the red card significantly influenced the match’s result. There is a growing concern at Real Madrid that officiating errors against them are becoming a pattern.

Recall: Real Madrid is set to file a complaint with FIFA about refereeing issues.