Kylian Mbappé voiced his frustration following Real Madrid’s 3-3 draw with Rayo Vallecano on Saturday, despite being sidelined with a thigh injury.
The French forward reportedly expressed his anger over contentious refereeing decisions, which he believes impacted the result.
Real Madrid endured a turbulent start to the match, finding themselves 2-0 down within the first 30 minutes.
Although they managed to salvage a point, frustration ran high at full-time, particularly regarding referee José Luis Munuera Montero’s decisions.
Controversy Surrounds Key Moments
The tension escalated when Vinícius Júnior was shown a yellow card in the 74th minute, a decision that rules him out of Madrid’s crucial upcoming fixture against Sevilla.
Adding to the controversy, Real players and officials were left outraged after no penalty was awarded following a collision between Khalid Abdul Mumin and Vinícius in the box.
Real Madrid’s official channel did not hold back, accusing the officiating team of “manipulating the competition.”
The club is reportedly considering filing an appeal with Spain’s arbitration committee to contest these decisions.
Even Rayo Vallecano’s coach, Iñigo Pérez, acknowledged the contentious nature of the penalty incident.
“I prefer to be honest: for me, Mumin hit Vinícius. We reviewed the images with my assistant, and the referee could have whistled. But these situations are often a question of interpretation,” he admitted.
Mbappé’s Frustration from the Stands
Although Mbappé did not feature in the match, his dissatisfaction was evident.
According to Defensa Central, the French star shared his concerns with teammates, criticising both the referee’s performance and the overall standard of officiating in La Liga.
Mbappé reportedly argued that recurring refereeing errors are significantly influencing the league’s standings—a sentiment echoed by several players in the Real Madrid dressing room.
The draw comes just days after Madrid’s impressive Champions League win over Atalanta Bergamo, further highlighting their inconsistency this season.
As frustration mounts, Real Madrid’s focus now turns to their next fixtures, with growing concerns over both their performances and the decisions on the pitch.
The controversy has reignited debate over refereeing standards in Spain, as Real Madrid seek clarity and consistency in a fiercely competitive La Liga campaign.
