Real Madrid's leadership in LaLiga is generating debates not only because of their performance but also due to the refereeing decisions that have joined them this season. During his participation in ElDesmarque Madrugada, Rubén Uría launched a harsh criticism of the "penalty balance" of the white team.
The fight for LaLiga is more exciting than ever. Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid, and Real Madrid have exchanged positions in the top spot throughout the season, making it clear that the title will be decided in direct confrontations. In this context, every detail counts, including refereeing decisions, a topic that Uría didn't hesitate to point out.
Uría and Real Madrid's "penalty balance"
Rubén Uría didn't hold back when analyzing the refereeing advantage that, according to him, favors Real Madrid: "What is clear is that with this penalty balance, it can't be. Since 2015, there hasn't been any team that was awarded 10 penalties in favor and none against," stated the journalist. He referred to a fact that contrasts with the numbers of other leading teams like Atlético de Madrid (2-2), Barcelona (4-3), or Athletic Club (3-3).
The journalist also highlighted that this balance, along with other factors, tips the scales in favor of Real Madrid, complicating the task for other teams aspiring to the title. "With these numbers, the competition is not the same for everyone," he concluded.
A title at stake and the weight of direct confrontations
Uría's analysis came at a key moment in the season, with Atlético and FC Barcelona looking to close the gap with the leader. The upcoming direct confrontations between these teams are shaping up to be decisive, and the outcome could depend as much on merits on the field as on refereeing decisions.
Uría was not the only one to point out the impact of penalties in the white team's season. Other collaborators, like Siro López and David Sánchez, also spoke about Real Madrid's role in the title fight, although with more moderate perspectives. While Siro took it for granted that Barça is the main rival, Uría insisted that Atlético de Madrid remains a serious contender. "Those who know about this said that Atleti had a 2% chance of being champion, and they are eating it up."