Real Madrid release official statement over VAR controversies in derby defeat

🚨 OFFICIAL: Real Madrid statement against the referee after the derby.

“Real Madrid lose the derby at the Metropolitano in a match marked by Ortiz Arias’ VERY TERRIBLE REFEREEING”.

“He failed to send off Cuti Romero in the first half for stepping on Bellingham’s knee (despite… pic.twitter.com/GuknLr7jY4

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 20, 2026