The referees and VAR have once again become the talking point in LaLiga after Real Madrid’s defeat to Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano.Real Madrid have long been at odds with the officiating

In a desperate attempt to stop Simeone, Huijsen wrapped up the forward’s arm and pulled him to the ground. The referee immediately awarded a penalty to Atlético Madrid and showed the defender a yellow card. A quick VAR review quickly changed that caution to red, matching the shade of shame on Huijsen’s face.

MADRID (AP) — A day after Real Madrid coach José Mourinho complained about a poor performance by Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias, Atlético Madrid called on Monday for an end to “refereeing harassment”. After Atlético's 2-1 victory on Sunday,

Atletico de Madrid hosts Real Madrid in La Liga. Get lineups, team news and injury updates for both sides at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

Atlético Madrid took the honors in the first Madrid derby of the season, beating Real Madrid 2-1 after Dean Huijsen’s second-half red card completely changed the contest. Alejandro Grimaldo converted the resulting penalty before Jonathan David struck six minutes later,

Real Madrid suffered a bruising 2-1 defeat in the Madrid derby as defensive lapses and a costly red card derailed Jose Mourinho's tactical plan. A penalty from Alex Grimaldo and a clinical finish from Jonathan David secured the points for the hosts.

Kylian Mbappé has refused to criticise the referee in charge of Real Madrid's 2-1 derby defeat to Atlético Madrid, despite admitting that official Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias made "mistakes" in his handling of the match.