La Liga president Javier Tebas hit out on Tuesday (September 22, 2026) at what he deemed accusations of a refereeing “conspiracy” by Real Madrid following their derby loss to Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho brought two printed screenshots of what he thought were red-card tackles committed by Atletico players to his post-match press conference following Sunday’s (September 20) 2-1 defeat. “Real Madrid are crucial to La Liga. But claiming that ‘La Liga is worth nothing’ without them reveals the disdain for the other clubs, their fans, and their history. The competition belongs to no one.”
“Here they go again, the mouthpieces and the regime’s television, building the same old narrative — the permanent conspiracy,” said Tebas, who has often been at odds with Real Madrid and the club’s outspoken president Florentino Perez.
Real Madrid’s Struggles Amid Controversy
Real Madrid has had a challenging start to the season, currently trailing six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona. This early deficit has raised concerns within the club about its performance in the league.
In a statement, Real Madrid expressed its discontent regarding the actions of La Liga’s president, stating, “Our club considers it intolerable that the president of La Liga uses his institutional position to continue discrediting and attacking Real Madrid in the manner he does in each of his public interventions.” This reflects the ongoing tension between the club and the league’s administration, which could impact their focus as the season progresses.