Real Madrid have filed a formal complaint to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) asking for the “immediate submission of VAR audio” related to two decisions in their 1-0 defeat by Espanyol. The complaint follows referee Alejandro Muniz Ruiz’s decision to show Espanyol defender Carlos Romero a yellow card for a 60th-minute challenge on Kylian Mbappe as well as a disallowed goal by Vinicius Junior in the 21st minute after a foul by the France forward.

Real Madrid has formally complained of refereeing mistakes to the Spanish soccer federation and the country’s top sports authority.

The referees were once again at the receiving end of controversy during Real Madrid’s most recent defeat to Espanyol this past weekend.The controversy happened around the hour mark when Espanyol