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Sevilla files official LaLiga complaint after controversial Real Madrid loss

Sevilla sent an official complaint to LaLiga following a controversial 4-1 loss against Real Madrid.

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Anger over Bernabeu refereeing

Sevilla have lodged a formal complaint to LaLiga following a controversial 4-1 league defeat against Real Madrid on Sunday. The Andalusian club felt that refereeing decisions at the Bernabeu put them at a clear disadvantage during the match.

Sevilla coach Luis Garcia Plaza was particularly furious after Real Madrid player Arda Guler was not sent off for an elbow on Gerard "Peque" Fernandez. This incident took place when the game was still scoreless. Garcia Plaza said his team was "denied the chance to play another game, 11 against 10." Guler stayed on the pitch and went on to score Madrid's opening goal in the 30th minute.

Broadcast coverage and missing replays

There were several other incidents during the game that Sevilla were unhappy about. According to the club, these key moments were not replayed on television during the live encounter or shown in the official match highlights.

In a club statement, Sevilla highlighted what they called "unequal and inadequate coverage in the broadcast and replays of decisive moments in the match." Sevilla claim that Marc Cucurella's challenge on Peque, Guler's elbow, and the foul leading up to Real Madrid's second goal were "deliberately omitted from the official match highlights, despite footage being available."

Demands for a full investigation

Sevilla have demanded that LaLiga conduct a thorough investigation into what happened on Sunday. They want clear measures put in place to ensure impartial, consistent and fair treatment of all clubs in the competition.

The club also stressed their differences of opinion and strong disagreement with the explanation given to them by Spain's Technical Committee of Referees during a meeting on Tuesday. The two sides discussed the controversial incidents from the match, but Sevilla remained dissatisfied with the response.

What it means for the next game

Real Madrid vs RB Leipzig (Champions League, Wed, 21 Oct): Real Madrid win 80%, draw 12%, RB Leipzig win 8%; expected goals 3.45 to 1.15. Our safest pick: Real Madrid to win.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid (LaLiga, Sun, 25 Oct): Barcelona win 62%, draw 19%, Real Madrid win 20%; expected goals 2.62 to 1.46. Our safest pick: Barcelona or Draw.