Tebas hits back at Mourinho over Real Madrid referee conspiracy claims

La Liga president Javier Tebas has issued a stern response to Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho following the latter's complaints regarding biased officiating. After a defeat to Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano, the Portuguese coach alleged a conspiracy against his team, presenting printouts of controversial incidents to the media.

Tebas took to social media to label these accusations a "smokescreen" intended to mask the team's genuine performance issues in the opening weeks of the season. The league president argued that blaming referees is an easier narrative than addressing the club's actual tactical and performance failings on the pitch.

To claim that referees are conspiring against Real Madrid is to live in another galaxy. This narrative serves as a smokescreen to cover up other flaws that are clearly visible in these first matches of the season. Javier Tebas

Real Madrid currently sit six points behind leaders Barcelona after seven games, having suffered defeats against both Real Betis and Atletico Madrid. Spain national team head coach Luis de la Fuente also weighed in on the controversy, expressing his full confidence in the officiating and the VAR system, while urging the football community to move past conspiracy theories.