Real Madrid eye exit from LaLiga amid officiating disputes - CSN News

Real Madrid to exit LaLiga over officiating disputes, CSN News

David Sackler February 18, 2025 Football in Spain Leave a comment

Real Madrid’s future is uncertain in LaLiga. Reports suggest that the club may consider leaving the Spanish league because of refereeing disputes and tensions between officials.
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Real Madrid are at their wits end, according to reports. Fresh controversy on the pitch has sparked deep dissatisfaction within the club, with the latest incident – a 1-0 defeat to Espanyol following an unpunished challenge on Kylian Mbappé – setting nerves on edge.

The fact that Carlos Romero, the opponent, scored the winning goals has only added to the controversy. Fans and club officials are left scratching their head over a controversial red card given to Jude Bellingham in the match against Osasuna. Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of the club, was heard saying, rather wryly that “VAR had to be switched off” in order to express his growing disbelief at the decisions made by the officials on the field.

Real Madrid is considering a shocking move to an overseas league

Amid this brewing storm, whispers have begun to circulate that Real Madrid might be considering a bold move – leaving LaLiga for a foreign competition. Sources close to the club suggest that Florentino Pérez feels the league’s president, Javier Tebas, has rallied the other clubs against Madrid, making life in Spain increasingly untenable. The idea of seeking ‘asylum’ in another league is no small matter; such a transition would require not only approval from FIFA but also consent from both LaLiga and UEFA. This idea, which is reminiscent of the European Super League proposal that failed, represents a radical change in attitude from one of football’s oldest institutions.

Real Madrid’s future: Will they leave LaLiga or not?

Real Madrid is still leading the table as they chase another title. But the friction with the refereeing authority has cast a dark shadow over the season. Rumours say that Real Madrid could move to France’s Ligue 1 league, Italy’s Serie A or Germany’s Bundesliga. However, a move into the Premier League is unlikely. The club is currently in LaLiga but there’s a very real possibility that it could leave. This leaves fans wondering if the historic club will ever write a new chapter with foreign colours.