Real Madrid have officially cut ties with the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) following a controversial draw with Girona, alleging the domestic competition is “adulterated” by biased refereeing standards.
Real Madrid have formally severed relations with the RFEF, citing systemic officiating failures in La Liga. The decision was catalyzed by a rejected late penalty appeal for Kylian Mbappé during Friday’s 1-1 draw with Girona.
The club maintains that the competition is “adulterated” and refuses to engage with the federation until there is a “complete change in the refereeing system,” according to club sources.
The standoff comes despite recent attempts by RFEF President Rafael Louzán to integrate Madrid into refereeing reforms.
Relations have soured significantly, with manager Alvaro Arbeloa expressing fury over the latest decisions as Madrid’s title hopes fade.
Arbeloa doubled down on the controversy, stating, “It’s a penalty from here to the moon,” further highlighting the breakdown in communication between the club and the CTA.