The Real Madrid TV channel is at it again, this time targeting referee Jesús Gil Manzano ahead of the upcoming LaLiga match against Celta. The channel’s latest salvo comes after a contentious episode involving Manzano during the Valência-Real Madrid match on March 2, 2024. Manzano’s decision to end the game prematurely, just before Jude Bellingham scored what would have been the winner for Real Madrid, sparked widespread controversy.
A History of Controversy
The Valência match was marred by controversy, with Bellingham’s aggressive confrontation with Manzano after the final whistle resulting in a two-match suspension for the midfielder. Real Madrid TV is now claiming that Manzano was at the center of one of the biggest refereeing scandals in recent memory. The channel’s criticism isn’t limited to Manzano; they’re also taking aim at VAR official Hernández Maeso, accusing him of failing to award clear penalties to Real Madrid.
- Real Madrid TV criticizes Jesús Gil Manzano’s refereeing in Valência-Real Madrid match
- Manzano ends game prematurely, sparking controversy
- Jude Bellingham suspended for two matches after confrontation with Manzano
- Hernández Maeso criticized for not awarding penalties to Real Madrid
The channel’s latest comments are sure to add fuel to the fire, with the upcoming match against Celta already building in intensity. Will Manzano’s refereeing decisions again come under scrutiny? Only time will tell.