Real Madrid Escalates Refereeing Dispute to FIFA After Red Card Controversy

Real Madrid has taken their refereeing battle to FIFA following a red card controversy involving defender Dean Huijsen during a match against Real Sociedad. Referee Jesús Gil Manzano issued a straight red card to Huijsen for a tackle on Mikel Oyarzabal, despite claims of another defender covering.

Madrid expressed dissatisfaction with Spanish refereeing and sent evidence of the incident to FIFA. This move comes after Madrid's history of complaints about refereeing decisions, including a formal complaint to the Spanish Football Federation last season.

The club aims to increase transparency in refereeing decisions and seeks a review of Huijsen's red card through FIFA, escalating the conflict with Spanish officials.