RFEF admit refereeing errors in first instalment of explanations

The Royal Spanish Soccer Federation (RFEF), in tandem with the Technical Referees Committee (CTA) launched a brand new and groundbreaking initiative at present, the place they search to clarify controversial choices made officers throughout video games. The video touched on seven incidents from throughout La Liga and Segunda from the opening three weeks of the season.

Incidents are chosen by former managers Jose Luis Oltra, Jose Ramon Sandoval, Jose Luis Sanchez Vera and former Spain ahead Fernando Morientes, who kind the ‘Evaluation Committee’. They’re then reviewed by the CTA, and defined by spokesperson Marta Frias, in a brief video, on this case six minutes lengthy.

FC Barcelona consider that the sport towards Getafe may also be performed on the Johan Cruyff stadium. The truth is, yesterday it was thought of to incorporate it within the assertion. @monfortcarlos

– Barcacentre (@barcacentre) September 10, 2025

Barcelona purpose towards RCD Mallorca mustn’t have stood

One of the vital controversial incidents within the opening stage of the season was a purpose for Ferran Torres, as he scored whereas defender Antonio Raillo was down with a head damage. The referee didn’t cease play, and as Frias explains ‘the proper choice would have been to cease the play’.

A brand new and groundbreaking initiative. The RFEF have launched a video explainer of controversial choices in #LaLiga and #Segunda, admitting errors.

Full particulars under.pic.twitter.com/ePWHHgrkby

— Soccer España (@footballespana_) September 11, 2025

Alejandro Balde name dominated right

Per week later, Barcelona complained themselves, feeling that VAR was egregious in its choice to intervene, serving to to name a penalty for a handball towards Alejandro Balde. ‘The vital factor right here is the place of the arm. Because the attacker goes to strike the ball, the arm is raised a straight angle away from the physique, a place which isn’t pure in play. As such, the defender deliberately will increase the area they’re occupying, and diverts a shot that was headed for purpose.’

Arda Guler purpose was accurately disallowed

In the meantime in Matchday 3, Actual Madrid complained that their purpose mustn’t have been disallowed for a handball towards Arda Guler. Their argument was that the attacker didn’t instantly rating after Guler’s handball, having had a save, a clearance after which the purpose.

But the CTA viewpoint is that “the rule, which has been in place for a number of seasons, is understood by the entire world of soccer. What does the rule say? That the attacker will commit an infraction in the event that they rating instantly after the ball touches their hand or arm, even whether it is unintended. On this play, though it’s a second shot, and a clearance, as a result of quick time that elapses, it counts as instant. That goes even it it features a save by the goalkeeper, or a rebound off the put up, and thus, is the proper choice.”

Giuliano Simeone name was incorrect

In the meantime Alaves followers complained that Giuliano Simeone’s purpose was not disallowed, regardless of an offside earlier within the transfer, throughout their 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid. This error has been confirmed by the CTA. Their ruling is that the “VAR interprets that the rebound off the goalkeeper permits Simeone to the touch the ball, however in actuality, he was offside as he touches the ball from an unlawful place.”

🇦🇷🔴⚪️ Diego Simeone: “I don’t have a good time Giuliano’s targets greater than Griezmann’s. It’s an Atlético purpose. Bringing him in wasn’t simple, some round me thought it’d be problematic. However I stated: ‘If he doesn’t do effectively, he leaves in December.’ He earned his place. I can’t ignore that… pic.twitter.com/xij68mHzHp

— Atletico Universe (@atletiuniverse) September 10, 2025

New initiative to scale back strain on referees

The video goes on to resolve three extra incidents between Sporting Gijon-Cordoba, Actual Zaragoza-Andorra and Cordoba-Las Palmas. Within the first two the choices of the referee are ratified, however the third sees an error acknowledged within the non-sanction of a yellow card to a Cordoba participant.

That is the most recent step taken by the CTA to attempt to cut back the stress surrounding officiating, and the abuse obtained by officers. Referees will now solely be recognized by one surname, a step to humanise them inside Spain, versus the customary two for the final 56 years. The asserting of which referees will take cost of which video games has additionally been delayed till the day earlier than video games, to scale back potential media or membership strain that may be utilized within the lead as much as a match.