Real Madrid Demands Resignation of La Liga President Javier Tebas

Real Madrid publicly called for La Liga to be led by a new president after Javier Tebas criticized the club's complaints about derby officiating.

Real Madrid has publicly called for Javier Tebas to be replaced as president of La Liga, escalating a dispute that began over the officiating in Sunday's Madrid Derby at the Metropolitano.

The conflict started when Madrid described the refereeing in the derby as dreadful. Tebas responded in a statement on Tuesday, saying that claiming referees are directed against Real Madrid is "living in another galaxy" and that such a narrative serves as an excuse for the club's shortcomings early in the season.

Madrid answered on Tuesday evening with a lengthy statement on its website and social media channels. The club said it finds it intolerable that Tebas uses his institutional position to disparage Real Madrid in his public statements, adding that a league president should represent all clubs rather than target one.

The club also criticized Tebas for commenting on its sporting strategy, calling that absurd and irresponsible, and accused him of damaging the image of Spanish football worldwide.

Madrid concluded that Spanish professional football urgently needs a leader who upholds neutrality and understands that the La Liga president serves the clubs rather than owning the competition.